Research Assistant

1. Position Overview

The Research & Development Assistant (MPH) supports the NGO’s public health–focused research, program development, monitoring, and documentation activities. The role involves collecting and analyzing health-related data, contributing to evidence-based program design, and assisting in proposal development for community and public health initiatives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Public Health Research

• Conduct epidemiological and community health assessments.




• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative health data.




• Support baseline, midline, and endline studies for health programs.




• Prepare research briefs, fact sheets, and scientific summaries.

B. Program Development & Proposal Writing

• Assist in designing public health interventions based on community needs.




• Support the preparation of concept notes, project proposals, and logical frameworks (LFA).




• Research national health policies, global best practices, and donor priorities.

C. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support development of M&E tools for health programs.




• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), health outcomes, and program outputs.




• Assist in data cleaning, coding, and generation of M&E reports.

D. Documentation & Reporting

• Document case studies, community health stories, and project outcomes.




• Contribute to donor reports, presentations, and knowledge management.




• Maintain accurate research documentation, ethical standards, and confidentiality.

E. Field Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with health workers, social workers, field staff, and project teams.




• Liaise with local health departments, hospitals, and community partners.




• Participate in community meetings, awareness programs, and capacity-building workshops.

3. Qualifications & Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of public health research methods.




• Basic statistical skills and knowledge of tools such as Excel, SPSS, or STATA (preferred).




• Ability to conduct surveys, FGD, KII, and field assessments.




• Proficiency in MS Office and report preparation.