Research Trainee

Research Trainee

Possible is a collaboration that develops and tests innovations to improve health in Nepal by directly responding to local concerns, while drawing from and contributing to the broader disciplines of global health research, practice, and policy. Our partnership is between an independent Nepal-based non-governmental organization and a US-based non-profit. Possible envisions a world where everyone, everywhere has access to high-quality healthcare rooted in evidence, inclusion, and equity. As such, we engage in rigorous and collaborative research and innovation to address evidence, implementation, and policy gaps in the equity, quality, and accessibility of healthcare. Our research endeavors and partnerships aim to address challenges in context and from stated or established needs. Our first commitment is to develop and deploy interventions that improve health (rather than prioritize academic outputs that may be novel and methodologically sound but do not directly improve healthcare). We partner with community-based organizations, public and private sector academic institutions, and research organizations to leverage research and evidence to inform and implement innovative solutions to healthcare challenges in Nepal. For the last 16 years, we have been a leader in healthcare innovation in Nepal, conducting implementation research with partnerships spanning several international institutions such as Harvard Medical School, University of California San Francisco, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and University of Washington.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Possible, a non-governmental organization registered in Nepal, is seeking a Research Trainee to support its research and innovation (R&I) function, while allowing him/her/them an opportunity to gainskillsandreal-lifework experience to build up their career path in research and related areas.

Reports to: Qualitative and Intervention Research Coordinator

Location: Kathmandu, with 20-30% travel to partner and research sites

Works closely with: Research and Innovation (R&I) function

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Research Trainee will work closely with the R&I function and be mainly responsible for the following areas of work:

1. Assist in preparing and coordinating field activities and data collection.

a. Participate in adapting and contextualizing research tools;

b. Support in coordinating interviews and focus group discussions;

c. Assist in preparing/organizing data collection tools and materials (survey tools, consent forms);

d. Assist documentation related to research and innovation including data entry and filing, ensuring integrity and accuracy;

e. Transcribe and translate the tools, participant information sheet, informed consent form, research scripts, etc;

f. Assist in quality assurance of the transcripts and translations of interviews and group discussions submitted by the consultants.

2. Provide logistical support for scheduling and conducting various research activities.

a. Support in scheduling and preparing for the research meetings, workshops, and calls;

b. Manage coordination and provide logistics support in meetings, workshops, and seminars, in collaboration with the Operations function;

c. Support logistic coordination during the implementation of research activities in the field;

d. Assist in communicating with potential research participants;

e. Assist in liaising and communicating with partners, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders, including making in-person visits.

3. Assist with day-to-day activities in the research and innovation function, including documentation.

a. Support the team in meeting compliance while putting up and settling advance requests and claim reimbursement related to research activities;

b. Support the team in maintaining up-to-date documentation of the research activities, including note-taking, arranging the files, and research checklist, etc;

c. Assist in updating citations and formatting research reports, manuals, and resource cards among others;

d. Assist the team in compiling, coordinating and submitting applications to institutional review boards;

e. Support team in putting up travel requests, ensuring timely bookings, and coordinating travel activities with the field team;

f. Carry out others tasks as assigned by the research team.

The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive and may be changed by the Research Trainee and his/her/their Supervisor.

Must Haves:

• Commitment to Possible’s Values, Mission &Vision.
• Able to apply concepts of gender equity, disability, and social inclusion perspective into every aspect of theirwork.
• Strong commitment and motivation to learn and develop; and able to adapt to a flexible workingenvironment, including working with a diverseteam.
• Passionate about research and behavioral health intervention.
•  Qualification: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in public health or relevant degree.
• Candidate should have good command of written and spoken English and Nepali.
• Candidate should be a Nepali Citizen based inNepal.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@possiblehealth.org. When applying please include name and position in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until 1st October 2024. If we believe that you and Possible are a good potential fit, we will contact you to advance the application process. Please note that due to a large volume of applications, we may not individually respond to your application.