Jobs for Research Assistants, University of the Philippines - Manila Campus

University of the Philippines (UP) Manila is looking for research assistants for its EIDR project entitled "Establishing the Impact, Best Practices and Constraints of Community Managed Health Programs in Murcia, Negros Occidental and in Aloran, Misamis Occidental Philippines".

Tasks and Responsibilities of Research Assistant include:

1. Assists with the research

• helps gather and assess stacks of statistics and other data; 
• helps establish effective research procedures and standards that can help improve and enhance results and productivity; 
• performs study scheduling; and,
• writes protocols and informed consents.

2. Rounds up and assesses information

• amass information through organizing surveys and interviews, researching databank; and, 
• carefully inspect their findings and work on coming to logical and rational conclusions.

3. Shares information and findings

• conduct literature searches; 
• prepares drafts of research manuscripts and research presentations; and,
• participates in oral presentations, makes graphs and charts reflecting their findings.

4. Performs clerical and administrative tasks

• updates and maintains research databases; 
• handles phone calls; and,
• requests for and liquidates cash advances.

5. Performs other tasks related to the research work

Qualifications:

• Preferably a graduate of social or health sciences; 
• Familiarity with the health sector is an advantage;
• With background in research and research writing;
• With strong reasoning skills;
• With strong organizational and communication skills;
• Familiar with MS Office applications and adept at using computer software tailored to the research; 
• With strong multitasking abilities that may be demanded by the research project;
• Manages time wisely – works within the time frames set for assistants and other members of the team; and,
• Preferably speaks Ilonggo and/or Bisaya/ Cebuano.

Requirements:

Please email application letter expressing interest in the position addressed to University of the Philippines Manila-EIDR c/o Dr. Isidro C. Sia (isidrosia2000@yahoo.com) and Dr. Jennifer S. Madamba (jsmadamba@yahoo.com) on or before May 23, 2014 together with:

• mobile phone and/or landline contact numbers
• curriculum vitae
• e-copy of 2 written researches authored or assisted in
• two character references