Vacancy title:
Research Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
King Faisal Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 23 2025

Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position Overview:

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation is recruiting one (1) motivated and dedicated Research Assistant, who will provide day-to-day support for the implementation of the study titled “Genetic Testing, Counseling, and Management of Prostate Cancer in Rwanda”. This includes coordination of research activities, data collection, participant follow-up, and ensuring ethical compliance with research protocols. The role will support both clinical and community components of the study under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Grants and Research Administration Manager (GRAM).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in recruiting and enrolling eligible study participants according to protocol-defined criteria.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure participants fully understand the study purpose and procedures.
• Support clinical teams with scheduling and coordinating genetic testing and counseling appointments.
• Collect, record, and securely manage study data and source documents, including biospecimen tracking.
• Enter and clean data using standardized data collection tools or electronic systems.
• Coordinate participant follow-ups and ensure adherence to study visit schedules.
• Report any protocol deviations to the GRAM and PI promptly.
• Liaise with study nurses to support timely genetic testing and sample transportation.
• Attend team or project meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
• Draft internal memos to communicate special requests.
• Monitor study protocol expiration dates and facilitate renewals as required.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to progress reports and documentation.
• Provide any other research support where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in health research or clinical trials is highly preferred.
• Knowledge or interest in genetic counseling or cancer-related research is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with patients, clinicians, and research stakeholders.
• Keep an eye for details, good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, basic data management tools and an interest in continued knowledge of technology as it evolves.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a large research team.
• Desire to perform accurate and ethical research to achieve results for the study;
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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