Description

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 a year

Status: Full Time

The Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design (CBID) is seeking an Assistant Research Engineer/Scientist to manage and coordinate the implementation study of VectorCam, an innovative AI-enabled tool aimed at enhancing vector surveillance for malaria control. This position will involve collaboration across academic, governmental, and field-based partners to ensure the success of this global health initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

 Project Coordination

• Oversee the implementation study's day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain detailed documentation.
• Develop and monitor project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Study Implementation

• Support the rollout of VectorCam in Uganda, including training programs and field data collection.
• Ensure compliance with ethical research protocols, including IRB submissions and updates.

Data Management and Reporting

• Monitor data collection processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Collaborate on data analysis and prepare progress reports for stakeholders, funders, grants, and publications.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate communication and collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, private funders, and academic partners.
• Support capacity-building efforts, including designing training materials and workshops for local teams.

Administrative Support

• Manage procurement and shipping of study-related materials to field sites.
• Ensure grant and contract reporting requirements are met.

(Hybrid: combination of on-site, office and remote work)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree candidate or graduate in Public Health (MPH/MSPH), Biomedical Engineering, Health Administration, Health Sciences or related fields.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience managing multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data management tools like SAS, Qualtrics, REDCap and others.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be willing to travel to Uganda, and various countries in Africa, Asia, and South America, on a as needed basis to support field activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience planning, developing, implementing research studies and protocols.
• Experience in global health research or implementation projects, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
• Knowledge of malaria surveillance, vector-borne diseases, or health systems strengthening.
• Familiarity with GIS or other spatial analysis tools.
• Experience with IRB protocol development and grant submission.

Application Instructions

Application Process:  Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter highlighting their interest and relevant experience.
• A current CV/resume.
• Contact details for two professional or academic references.