Technical Assistant

The position will be seconded to the Ministry of Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the implementation of project activities in accordance with approved study protocols and national guidelines.
• Support coordination of project activities across participating health facilities and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to health facilities to assess adherence to study protocols, nutrition standards, and quality assurance measures.
• Identify operational challenges, including stock management issues or protocol deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and implementation tools.
• Provide on-site mentorship and supportive supervision to facility staff involved in project implementation, particularly on nutrition-related interventions.
• Support data management, analysis activities, and interpretation of findings to inform programmatic and policy decisions.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, policy briefs, manuscripts, and other project documentation.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, district health teams, and implementing partners.
• Contribute to dissemination of research findings to stakeholders and communities in accessible and user-friendly formats.
• Perform any other related technical duties as assigned by the Research Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Valid professional license to practice in Rwanda is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in health research involving the conduct, management, or oversight of complex studies, preferably in maternal and neonatal health.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, data management platforms (e.g., REDCap), and statistical software (R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, or Python) is highly desirable.
• Experience providing technical guidance to research teams and mentoring facility staff.
• Familiarity with national maternal and neonatal health guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research data into well-written manuscripts and technical reports.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, particularly in protocol adherence and data verification.
• Ability to independently identify complex implementation challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel regularly to field sites.
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and adherence to ethical research standards and data confidentiality.

Why Join This Project?

• Contribute to nationally prioritized research aimed at improving maternal, neonatal, and child nutrition and health outcomes in Rwanda.
• Play a key role in strengthening nutrition integration within implementation research and health system innovation.
• Work closely with national health authorities and multidisciplinary teams in a high-impact research environment.
• Support evidence generation that informs national guidelines and improves quality of care.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit all required documents via this link by Wednesday, March 19, 2026, 23:59 CAT. Questions can be directed to hr@kfhrf.org.