Project: Establishing central research capacity within Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh

Project overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced team of researchers to support our Velux- funded project on establishing central research capacity within Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS). The project is based at NNJS Central Office and across 9 NNJS tertiary eye hospitals over 4 years and is funded by the Velux Stiftung. The project is being led jointly by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK and Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS).

Project summary

We aim to establish a small multidisciplinary team in central NNJS, to systematically strengthen our research capacity. This will include an ophthalmologist with research and public health training, epidemiologist/statistician, data manager and health economist. We will draw on technical support from the International Centre for Eye Health, for training and mentorship. We will work with nine NNJS eye hospitals to provide methods training in evidence synthesis, study design and analysis. We will analyse our large existing unexplored data sets. During the four years we will develop several research projects within the hospital network, leveraging existing infrastructure and personnel to support data collection, addressing high-priority questions.

Aims

The overall goal of this project is to strengthen the capacity of NNJS to implement, manage and sustain research throughout the NNJS Network.

Objectives

Our overall goal will be achieved through delivery of the following objectives structured in five phases:

1. Establish capability centrally to support research projects across the NNJS Network.
2. Establish a research network across NNJS hospitals.
3. Develop research skills in priority areas among the research team members.
4. Increase the scientific outputs from the NNJS Network and their translation to practice.
5. Ensure sustainability of the research team, including by developing research fundraising capacity

Job Title: Research Data Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Data Manager to support our NIHR-funded project which aims to prevent blindness in children through innovative health system interventions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing, coordinating, and ensuring the integrity of research data across five studies or work packages, preparing datasets for analysis and securely archiving data.

Main responsibilities

Study 1: Health System Readiness

• Coordinate data collection tools for assessing primary level eye health service readiness
• Integrate data collection tools into electronic data collection systems
• Input and support data collection and prepare datasets for analysis

Study 2: Cluster Randomized Trial

• Integrate field data into electronic data capture systems
• Manage trial data integrity and cleaning processes
• Prepare datasets for analysis

Study 3: Process Evaluation

• Support data collection frameworks and qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments

Study 4:Cost and cost-effectiveness analysis

• Develop standardized cost capture mechanisms
• Support economic data collection and management
• Prepare economic analysis datasets for analysis

Study 5: Policy analysis

• Secure storage of interview transcripts and other data if collected. 

Data storage

At the end of each study, prepare datasets and code books for long-term archiving so that the data can be made available to other researchers on request. This includes transcripts of interviews from Study 5 (policy analysis).

Reporting and Collaboration

• Prepare weekly and monthly data management reports as appropriate for project leadership
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research team members
• Support grant reporting requirements
• Contribute to manuscript and research output preparation
• Participate in project meetings and research dissemination activities

Requirements

Essential:

• Higher education in quantitative health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in research data management
• Experience with electronic data capture systems
• Strong understanding of research data management principles and best practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Desirable:

• Advanced training in health research methodology
• Previous knowledge or experience in global health or child health research
• Experience with mixed-methods research designs
• Familiarity with NIHR research protocols

Technical skills

• REDCap and other electronic and standard databases
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data visualization tools
• Adhering to data privacy regulations

Personal attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural, interdisciplinary environment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Commitment to research integrity and ethical conduct

Additional Information:

Salary and terms:

• Full-time (fixed term-contract). Salary is negotiable based on the educational qualification and professional skill.
• Supportive research environment
• Opportunities for publication and conference presentations

Location: Kathmandu (Frequent field visit as required)

Start Date: As soon as possible

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