Volunteer Research Assistant position with Partners In Health/Zanmi Lasante
Title: Research Assistant
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services – Zanmi Lasante
Location: St. Marc, Haiti
Organizational Profile:
Partners In Health (“PIH”), co-founded by Paul Farmer and Ophelia Dahl and headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has major programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Kazakhstan, the Dominican Republic, and Boston, working tirelessly to lessen the joint burden of disease and poverty.
This is an exciting time for PIH as it is going through a period of significant growth. PIH played a vital role in the response and reconstruction of Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, and these efforts have resulted in both a broadened scope of work and heightened visibility for the organization. As the work continues to expand, PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH values) to join the team.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant is an integral member of an administrative team that provides support to an extremely active physician. The Research Assistant’s primary responsibility will be supporting the physician’s work in Haiti. This support will include scholarly research, writing, administrative support, and any other duties assigned by the physician. This position will be on a volunteer basis with room and board provided for 9-12 months as well as travel twice per year.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist with research for scholarly books and articles (conceptualizing, planning, researching, writing, editing, etc.)
- Assume primary responsibility for scholarly documentation and manuscript preparation
- Take lead on establishing and meeting deadlines; facilitate communication among co-authors, editors, and publishers
- Proactively gather and disseminate relevant information from a variety of online and library sources to keep abreast of current events and scientific developments that pertain to and inform Partners In Health’s work
- Contribute to, review, edit, and design internal and external documents e.g., grant applications, project reports, newsletters, manuscripts from colleagues, etc.
- Assist with the physician’s correspondence as needed
- Prepare materials for physician’s meetings, conferences, and speaking obligations and disseminate related information to appropriate individuals
- Provide other administrative support as necessary for general operation of the program
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required and MPH preferred
- Background in social science or public health preferred
- Experience providing administrative support in an office and or clinical setting
- Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail
- Strong communication, organizational, and writing skills
- Computer skills in word processing (Microsoft Office applications preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants
- Language skills in French and Haitian Creole helpful
- Interest in health and social justice
*** To apply please send your resume and cover letter to sroberto@pih.org ***
