Research Assistant is responsible to reporting to the Chair XXXX at Khalifa University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) supports the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) research initiative with public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. To work in hospitals interviewing women with newborn children. Work as part of a large, interdisciplinary research team which is charged with delivering the Abu Dhabi Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (AD PRAMS).

Responsibilities of Research Assistant

• To travel to assigned hospitals around the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to perform interviews with women with newborn children.
• To carefully follow the interview guidelines and plan.
• To use a handheld device/tablet to collect interview data.
• To follow ethical guidelines associated with the project.
• To be empathetic and kind to interviewees.
• To be familiar with, and follow, the plan (protocol) for data collection in the project.
• To keep careful records of interviews performed and any discrepancies.
• Reports and takes direction from Academic and Research leadership.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in working with various stakeholders, physicians, and the public or private entities.

General:

• Ensures adherence to the University’s information security policies and procedures, and reports breaches or other security risks accordingly.
• Ensures coordination with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
• Performs any other tasks assigned by the Study Leadership (CoPIs) and the line managers.
• Supports periodic meetings with subordinates to ensure that priorities are clear and workflow is running smoothly.

Job Requirements of Research Assistant

• Masters degree (or above) in social science/public health/epidemiology/medical science.
• Minimum 3 year experience in similar role.
• Female applicants only (data will be collected from pregnant women after delivery).
• Experience in interviewing for surveys.
• Experience with interviewing women.
• Experience with interviews covering sensitive areas.
• Familiarity or experience with healthcare research programs in the Middle East.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Language competency in English and (Gulf) Arabic.
• High degree of empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Attention to detail.
• Sensitivity towards potentially challenging emotional situations.
• Strong familiarity with working with digital devices (e.g. tablets).

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