
Research Assistant
Context
The George Institute for Global Health, India is performing a clinical trial examining the influence of different dialysate sodium concentrations on cardiovascular events and deaths in adult patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis. This study is being implemented in nearly 80 dialysis sites across India. We are currently seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support the implementation of the trial. This is an exciting opportunity for a person keen on developing career in public health research in the area of non-communicable diseases.
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This role reports to: Research Fellow.
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Roles and Responsibities
•Travel extensively to the study sites across India to track the
study progress including patient recruitment and trial documentation. •Train and orient the site staff on the study design, processes, and the data entry interface. •Support the site staff in preparation and submission of institutional ethics committee applications. •Update study trackers and maintain trial related documents. •Assist with the tracking and management of clinical data flow and queries. •Assist in the planning and forecasting for budgets and site recruitment. •Coordinate with the technology consultant for ongoing improvements related to the data entry interface. •Track invoices and authorised clinical trial payments to investigational sites, accurately and in a timely manner. •Assist in writing reports and research articles. •Assist with any additional activities relevant to the project, as delegated by the Principal Investigator of the project. |
Qualification, Experience, and Skills
• Master’s degree in health sciences (public health, epidemiology, clinical research, biostatistics, or
other health sciences subject). •Intermediate level (2-3 years) of experience in coordinating/managing clinical and/or public health studies. •Relevant experience of working with the patient’s data and handling of medical documents. •Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. •Strong focus on quality and timely delivery of work. |
Job Status: Active |
Location: New Delhi |
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, clearly mentioning the job title ‘Research Assistant’ in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the February 20 2020.
Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work. |
Applications Close: 20/02/2020 |
Status: Active |
Career info
Type of career: Jobs
Country: India
City: New Delhi
Application close date: 20/02/2020