Research Coordinator

Position Overview

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners, is implementing the research project titled "Evaluating Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Nutrition and Health (MNCNH) Innovation Impact in Rwanda." This study aligns with the Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V, 2024–2029) and seeks to assess high-impact interventions aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, including Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), Calcium Supplementation, Intravenous Iron, PPH Bundles, and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Research Coordinator to lead the scientific and technical implementation of this multi-site implementation research project. The successful candidate will ensure methodological rigor, ethical compliance, data quality, and effective translation of findings into policy and practice. The position will be fully seconded to the Ministry of Health and will operate under the strategic oversight of the Project Steering Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, refinement, and implementation of research protocols, study designs, sampling strategies, and analytical frameworks
• Ensure standardization of research methods and procedures across all participating hospitals and health centers
• Develop and oversee statistical analysis plans and guide interpretation of study findings
• Lead submissions and follow-ups with the Rwanda National Ethics Committee and ensure continuous compliance with ethical standards and data protection regulations
• Provide direct technical supervision to Clinical Field Supervisors and Technical Assistants
• Coordinate the supervision of Post-Doctoral Fellows, Graduate Students, Research Assistants, and Provincial Data Managers
• Ensure continuous capacity strengthening in clinical research

Employment Details

Location: Ministry of Health, Kigali, Rwanda

Reports To: Principal Investigator

Contract Type: Full-time

Duration: One year, renewable