Washington, D.C.: Research Associate, Global Health Council

Research Associate
Job Code: 13 POSTED: Mar 27
Salary: Starting at 40,000.00 Location: Washington, D.C.
Employer: Global Health Council Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: Advocacy / Non-Profit Categories: Academic / Research - Academics
Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Description
Position Summary: The Research Associate will work with the Director to identify the most accurate evidence related to the Global Health Council’s priority health areas (child health, women’s health, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, and health systems) and other topics. The Research Associate will review the scientific literature, interpret and synthesize the information, present it in easily accessible formats for dissemination to a wide range of potential users.

Current activities within the Research and Analysis Department include: 1) producing electronic and paper documents, based on analysis of qualitative and quantitative information, that relate to policies and practices affecting the burden of disease, health systems, and health equity; 2) conducting research on existing and optimal financial resources to address key global health challenges; 3) identifying barriers to the use of research in the global health arena; 4) promoting evidence-based decision-making; and 5) assessing research information needs and preferences among policy makers and our members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop expertise on HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases. Assist as needed with issues in others’ portfolios or new topics as needed. • Review and synthesize research findings – compiling and drafting/updating the results for dissemination on the Council’s website and in policy position papers, research and policy briefs, the Global Health Opportunities (GHOs) reports, fact sheets and other publications. • Undertake complex and time-intensive analysis of funding trends for all GHC’s issue areas and a diverse range of players in global health, as needed. • Generate internal documents (e.g., discussion papers and concept papers), grant proposals and new project ideas. • Conduct literature and Internet searches to identify updated, evidence-based information related to the Global Health Council’s priority health areas. Compile literature search strategies to develop a systematic approach to finding up-to-date references from key sources. • Produce graphs and charts and other visual representations of information. • Work with other Global Health Council staff, particularly in the Policy, Research and Advocacy Division, to provide the evidence base for policy initiatives, share up-to-date facts and figures, review or fact-check documents and presentations, provide sources for cited information, and other activities that help staff in producing materials or statements about global health issues. • As needed, plan, coordinate and manage the Research Symposium, including securing funding, organizing logistics and managing online discussion groups. • Attend meetings outside of the Council and represent the Council at meetings, as needed. • Develop protocols and materials to document department procedures. • Provide publication-related assistance to the Department, including organizing references using EndNote Reference Database or using Adobe InDesign or Photoshop to format publications. • Handle logistics (including travel) and financial reimbursements/invoicing on specific projects, as needed. • Attend weekly staff meetings, the GHC’s annual conference and annual staff retreat. • Participate in cross-departmental teams. • Some travel required between offices and for attendance at external functions. • Provide staff education as needed at staff meetings. • Manage and work closely with interns, as needed.

Supervision: • Research Associates will manage the interns working with them on specific projects.

NOTES: US Residents Only

Requirements
Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in public health, economics, social science, epidemiology, or related field; at least two years of research experience in research in international health required. • Masters degree in relevant field with some experience in research. • Knowledge of health systems and at least two of the Council’s priority areas, preferably HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases. • Competence in e-mail, word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Preference for Microsoft Office Products. • Experience with EndNote or other reference databases preferred. • Experience with Adobe InDesign or Photoshop preferred. • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure with limited supervision. • Flexibility to assume a workload which frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities. • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with excellent time management and reporting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse staff, members, and consultants. • Solid organizational, oral, and written communication skills. • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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Global Health Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.