Research Associate


Job Description

mDoc is digital health start up that leverages behavioral science, data, technology and quality improvement methodologies to improve access to quality healthcare for people with chronic health needs in sub-Saharan Africa. We are seeking an all-star product suite lead to join our team. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare & technology landscape is paramount to helping Africa unlock its true potential. We are on a mission to transform how African healthcare consumers receive the support they need to live longer, healthier, happier and more productive lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • mDoc is seeking an experienced and tech-savvy research associate to join our team.
  • The ideal candidate will become familiar with data generated through mDoc’s different products and services, propose actionable projects around the data, stay abreast of literature and evidence relevant to mDoc’s work, and inform the business on actionable decisions from a scientific perspective. Along with the mDoc leadership team, the research associate will cultivate an environment reflecting the values of mDoc, including integrity, quality, and respect for our members and team members. Providing optimal member-centred care and experience is of critical importance to mDoc so we are looking for people who embody this in mind and action. 

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement diverse research designs in digital health interventions
  • Revise data collection and analysis methods relevant to mDoc’s work and metrics of interest
  • Collaborate with and assist cross-functional teams with improved methodological approaches, potential studies, and literature
  • Critically reviewing written outputs produced by peers, clinical and other agencies
  • Contributing to written outputs including proposals, grant applications, and publications (abstracts, manuscripts, etc.)
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by line management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required
  • Minimum of 5-7 years experience in healthcare research
  • 3+ years experience in quantitative and qualitative data (collection, analysis, synthesis, management)
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software (e.g. R, SPSS)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for concise reporting, and providing insights to support company-wide decision making
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
  • Reliable, professional, computer literate, energetic, and friendly

Application Closing Date
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