Research Assistant, Institute of Human Development

Job Summary

To assist with Neurodevelopmental assessments of study participants. The data collection will take place within the hospital facilities. The Research Assistant- Neurodevelopmental Assessments will be expected to work with the hospital staff to ensure data collection and recruitment, while observing adherence to standard operating protocols for the specific studies.

Responsibilities

• Screen and identify eligible participants among children at the hospitals;
• Provide information, education and support to families or guardians of potentially eligible research participants;
• Administer the informed consent process for the study;
• Assist in collection of sociodemographic and phenotype data, using research electronic data capture software; and
• Foster good working relations with hospital’s nursing and clinical team and be willing to participate in continuous medical education (CME) activities in mental/neurological health care.

Requirements 

• A degree in Psychology, Early childhood Education/ Development, and other allied fields;
• Formal training in the use of Neurodevelopmental Assessment tools;
• At least 2 years’ experience in research specifically related to Neurodevelopment;
• Flexible – able to work extra hours when needed;
• Able to work with vulnerable populations such as those with neurological or mental health disorders;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written); and
• Be computer-literate with proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.