The NCD and RMN ACH Research Manager will be based in Rwinkwavu but will also engage in regular work across Irene district. Reporting to the Director of the NCD Program, this role oversees a team of data collectors and junior researchers while leading research initiatives within non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and reproductive, maternal, neonatal, adolescent, and child health (RMN ACH). Partners In Health (PIN), headquartered in Boston, MA, is a global non-profit dedicated to delivering equitable healthcare to underserved populations through service delivery, training, advocacy, and research. Operating in countries including Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Rwanda, and others, PIN collaborates with the Government of Rwanda’s sister organization, Input Mu Burma (IMB), to strengthen rural health systems. In Rwanda, PIN’s work spans NCDs, oncology, surgery, and RMN ACH, with Rwinkwavu serving as a hub for NCD and surgical services and Kirehe as a focal point for maternal and reproductive health. This position will provide leadership in designing, implementing, and managing research projects across NCD and RMN ACH portfolios, ensuring scientific integrity, operational excellence, and alignment with clinical and programmatic priorities. The role demands deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, robust scientific writing capabilities, and a proven track record in overseeing research from inception to dissemination. Responsibilities include mentoring junior researchers and staff, guiding quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a research-driven culture within IMB. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in public health, nursing, medicine, global health, social science, or a related field, along with at least five years of research experience, preferably in global health settings. Proficiency in research methodologies, data analysis tools (such as STATE, R, SPSS, or MAZDA), and Redcap is essential, as is fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. The candidate must demonstrate strong project management skills, experience leading multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to PIN’s core values of compassion, integrity, mutual respect, honesty, togetherness, dignity, and solidarity. Living and working in rural settings with frequent travel between Rwinkwavu and Irene is required.
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