The position will be responsible to support research efforts, undertake preparatory work for events, and provide administrative assistance to the Institute.
About this role
Supports and coordinates activities related to ongoing and new population health and related research initiatives.
Creates synopsis and extracts information from a variety of scientific resources by conducting a review of scientific literature for research projects as required.
Supports research efforts by collecting, compiling, organizing, analyzing data, and conducting preliminary synthesis for systematic reviews.
Prepare graphs/tabulations to portray results.
Review print and online resources to gather information, check facts, proofread, and edit research and other documents to ensure accuracy of compiled/collected information.
Performs independent fieldwork for various research projects.
Assists in preparatory work for educational seminars, workshops, and presentations.
Liaise with staff at various organizations and other stakeholders as required for collaborative research projects and events.
Initiates requisitions, matches invoices, and payments follow up and close purchase orders upon delivery of items in the procurement system.
Collate information and drafts initial communication for the IPH newsletter, announcements, and social media posts.
Provides cross-coverage for other staff members within the team as needed.
Assists in travel and visit arrangements, including developing itineraries, hotel, and transportation arrangements for incoming guests.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Is this you?
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related discipline with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and customers services skills.
Aptitude for research and ability to work on databases.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
Ability to connect/ communicate with stakeholders from diverse functional areas, and to convey data in tangible business terms.
Proficient in spoken and written English and Arabic (preferably).
Advanced level proficiency in MS Suite of products.