Works collaboratively with: Chandragiri Municipality and/or Bardibas Municipality Location and number of positions: This study will take place in Chandragiri and Bardibas Municipalities, and we are looking for 10 ROAs in each study site.

Duration: Annual contract subject to renewal Nature of engagement: Part time (50% FTE)- ROAs will primarily work during morning hours in accordance with the trial protocol.

Big Three Responsibilities:

The ROAs will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
1. Recruit participants, administer baseline and follow up assessments to measure research outcomes in accordance with the trial protocol
2. Contribute in regular data validation and quality assurance process
3. Support in coordination and documentation including recording, referring and following up any untoward/adverse events in the study.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Research Outcome Assessors will work under the direct supervision of Possible’s Research Coordinators to be chiefly responsible for the following areas of work:

1. Recruit participants, administer baseline and follow up assessments to measure research outcomes in accordance with the trial protocol

a. Administer screening questions, including the clinical measurements to the potential participants at the community level to check their eligibility to participate in the study;

b. Clearly communicate all aspects of the research to participants, including potential risks and benefits, ensuring they provide informed consent voluntarily before participating;
c. Safeguard participants’ privacy by rigorously following the study protocol;
d. Administer baseline assessment using REDCap to participants who have provided voluntary informed consent to partake in the study;
e. Schedule appointments with study participants for follow up assessments and indepth interviews as per the study guidelines with the support of Research Assistants;
f. Support in scheduling and conducting in-depth interviews with the participants by working closely with Qualitative Research Officer;
g. Administer follow-up assessments to participants in the intervention and control group following the trail protocol;
h. Track regular participation, refusal, withdrawals, and experience from the participants based on the trial protocol.

2. Contribute in regular data validation and quality assurance process

a. Participate in training sessions on the adaptation and piloting of study tools;
b. Complete follow-up assessments as per the assessment schedule;
c. Track and share issues in outcomes assessments including data recording and syncing into the Redcap platform;
d. Work closely with the research assistants and data manager in regular data quality checks and data validation processes;
e. Share the study progress, enrollment and challenges regularly to Research Coordinators and stakeholders through team meetings;
f. Share challenges during the data collection process and support Research Assistants and Research Coordinators to ensure regular data quality checks;
g. Attend data validation meetings as scheduled and actively engage in the discussions.

3. Support in coordination and documentation including recording, referring and following up any untoward/adverse events in the trial

a. Keep the study documents safely maintaining confidentiality as relevant at the study site and liaise with the study team for safe transfer to the Possible office;
b. Contact study participants to keep track of any untoward/adverse events caused throughout the study period;
c. Notify any untoward/adverse events in the study to the Research Coordinator/Research Assistant, and support in documenting the events;
d. Support in referring study participants to appropriate care as per study protocol. Maintain up to date record of any untoward/adverse events observed among the study participants;
e. Work together with Research Coordinator and Research Assistant in following up and managing the participants with untoward events;
f. Support in ensuring safety of the research participants throughout the study process.
The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the Research Outcome Assessor may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined and discussed with the research coordinators, and the study team.

MUST HAVES:

a. Commitment to Possible’s values and work culture
b. Flexibility regarding travel within the study sites, and willing to work in the morning hours as per the trial protocol
c. Experience of working in data collection as enumerator/interviewer using RedCap/Kobo/CommCare or other digital data collection platform.
d. Proficiency Certificate level in Nursing/Health Assistants. Preference will be given to those studying Bachelors in Public Health/Nursing/Psychology and are available to work part-time.
e. Fluency in written and spoken Nepali (Local language/Maithili fluency would be preferred for candidates applying for Bardibas) (Preference will be given to local residents of study sites).

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