The Leprosy Mission Nepal (TLMN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Research Officer

Views: 1943|Published on: May 06, 2022

NGO / INGO / Social work

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Experience: Not Required|

Not Disclosed

Location: Anandaban Hospital, Lele
Reports To: Research Director

Overall purpose of job

Incumbent will work closely with the Research Director and Team to develop innovative ideas and implement, analyze, report and publish research projects. Incumbent will assist in coordinating clinical research sampling and design, ensuring international standards and regulatory methodology (GCP, GCLP) within multidisciplinary projects.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Perform various core experimental research activities including wet lab experiment, sample collection, sample processing, data collection and data management.
Assist in development, planning and management of research projects in coordination with research Director.
Meet regularly with research Director to discuss research assignments.
Prepare and finalize MRL reports to be submitted internally or externally throughout the year.
Attend camps or clinics for research projects and collect, record, process and analyse research samples.
Supervise, plan, and coordinate research activities.
Ethical management of human participants in research projects.
Review existing available laboratory SOPs and documents.
Revise or develop drafts SOPs for laboratory experiments.
Validate research experiments according to SOPs.
Perform quality control and quality assessment activities to maintain standards of experimental results.
Contribute in the development of relevant research articles (manuscripts and proposals).
Actively participate in various workshops and MRL training activities.
Enthusiastic for working in an interdisciplinary team and preparedness to work in other research projects when necessary (technical support for abstract preparation and power point presentation)
Perform routine maintenance of technical research labs and equipment
Prepare training materials, supervise students and TLMI guests visiting MRL
Be well versed in research methodology theoretical and practical – tool designing, data collection, report editing/writing
Able to work in a fast-paced setting and multitask.
Adhere to all MRL biohazard and waste management procedures
Any other job as assigned by the reporting manager.

.Person Specification

Master’s Degree in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Medical Technology, or relevant to the role from a reputed/recognized University.
2 to 3 years of experience in relevant field.
Significant knowledge of molecular biology to carry out laboratory works ∙ Excellent analytical and writing skills
Proficiency with data visualization programs, program management.
Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports.
Sound organisational and time management skills, including the ability to perform high volume tasks to meet deadlines, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Proficient in writing presentation skills; excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali languages
Excellent Microsoft Office skills

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Apply Before: May 16, 2022

About the organization

The Leprosy Mission Nepal (TLMN)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

M866+RV8, Hight Marg, Lalitpur 44700

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is a UK based international non-government organization active in 34 countries; started its work in Nepal from 1957 with establishment of Anandaban Hospital in Lele, the sourthern part of Lalitpur. However, from 2005 TLM Nepal has been working as independent NGO in partnership with TLM international and the Government of Nepal to provide specialist tertiary care and technical support for leprosy control programs. It also undertakes internationally recognized research into leprosy and implements disability inclusive community development programs through its own activities and strategic partnership.

Being one of the largest NGOs in the country working in the field of leprosy, TLM Nepal mainly focuses in working with and for people affected by leprosy. Its development interventions focuses in the areas of health, capacity building, education, sustainable livelihoods, community development, advocacy and research working towards equity and inclusion of people affected by leprosy and disability in the development process.