RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Responsible for assisting in the collection, collation and presentation of routine and special health, data using statistical method to facilitate the monitoring and assessment of health needs at community and institutional levels.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA).

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Responsible for assisting in the collection, collation and presentation of routine and special health, data using statistical method to facilitate the monitoring and assessment of health needs at community and institutional levels.

         Main Responsibilities:

• Collects and extracts data from health related Institutions and compile statistics relevant to the Health Sector.
• Collates and produces statistical data into prescribed groupings in preparation of monthly and annual statistical reports.
• Analyses, interprets and presents data sets relevant to health programmes.
• Checks for inconsistencies in the numerical data collected and collated.
• Assists in assessing accuracy, completeness and validity of data collected to sustain zero errors.
• Collaborates with other professionals in the Authority to improve statistical methods in collecting and evaluating data.
• Assists in the design of systems for auditing and tracking medical, health and other hospital and community based activities.
• Assists in evaluating the system of distribution and collection of data and recommend measures for improving the system.
• Assists in conducting statistical training.
• Undertakes special projects that are important to the Authority.
• Applies statistically valid methods to the design and collection of Health information necessary for the delivery of services in the region.
• Evaluates accurately the quantity and completeness of data supplied.
• Maintains accuracy in the collation and presentation of data.
• Performs all other duties as directed by the organisational relationship.
  

 Minimum Training and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Health Sciences.
• Certificate in Research/Statistics.
• Certificate in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of Two (2) years training in a Health related field.
• Training and experience in Public Relations/Customer Relations will be an asset.
  

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by September 12, 2023 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building # 39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA POST WILL BE CONSIDERED

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.