Research Assistant at NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC)

BACKGROUND:

• We are in the health sector focused on cancer treatment and care. We work in a unique partnership with the Public Sector to strengthen the capacity of the Human Resource and the Facility Development to a world-class standard for the sustainability of the Center.

JOB SCOPE:

• Scientific and academic writing of clinical research manuscripts, proposals, abstracts, and reports.
• Works directly with clinicians, patients, IT and Records teams to gather, organize, interpret, record and report center data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BASIC

• Extract and compile relevant patient data from the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of collected data through meticulous verification and cross-referencing.
• Conduct in-person interviews with cancer patients to gather relevant research data, following approved protocols and guidelines.
• Coordinate and conduct virtual interviews with patients who are unable to visit the cancer center, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained from all participants, and Collaborate with the Research Team to identify trends, patterns, and insights from the data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports summarizing the findings, including tables, charts and graphs as necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience and competence in writing scientific Research papers.
• Experience of working with databases
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask
• Strong Microsoft office suite skill
• Superior attention to detail
• Demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills (both internally, and to external associates;
• Attention to detail.
• Critical thinking.
• Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Data.
• In addition to the above; Target Audience
• Medical doctors with research conduct and writing experience
• Academic and scientific research writers and assistants
• Medical professionals with experience conducting research.
• Non-medical professionals with experience conducting research.