Group

Hanoi Research

Location

This post is based in Ha Noi, with travel required.

Hours of work

37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required.

Tenure

Initially for 1 year, including a 2-month probation period, with possibility of extension.

Reporting to

Dr Vu Thi Lan Huong

Vacancy reference

JDHAN-0225-001

Background

The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. In Vietnam, we are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal has partnerships with the Patan Academy of Health Sciences and Patan Hospital, and OUCRU Indonesia exists in partnership with the University of Indonesia. As a Wellcome Trust Africa Asia Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome Trust since our establishment in 1991.

OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care.

OUCRU employs approximately 320 people across Viet Nam and has an average annual budget of USD 12mil.

Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org

Job summary

The Research Assistant in Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS RA) will work in the AMS research team under the supervision of Dr Vu Thi Lan Huong, Senior Research Fellow based in Hanoi, and of the assigned staff with delegated supervisory roles in the team and in collaboration with other teams across the OUCRU Programme, and with local and international study partners.

The AMS RA is required to have at least one year of experience working in healthcare settings in Vietnam, and some experience in conducting research studies (preferably in hospital), data collection (quantitative and qualitative) including sampling and management of microbiological specimens for research. Experience with infection control and prevention, clininical microbiology and/or molecular biology is strongly considered.

The AMS RA will provide support to the antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) research team in Hanoi in preparing and conducting studies in relation to antibotic use, antibiotic resistance and AMS in healthcare settings. He/she will work closely with other teams across the Hanoi Unit and OUCRU Programme and with study partners to develop locally feasible work plans based on study protocols and implement the work plans to achieve the expected study deliverables. He/she is required to establish good working relationships and provide technical and logistic/operational support to the team, its partners and collborators as required.

Key responsibilities and tasks

· Support in reviewing literature and developing relevant research techniques and methodologies for use in study design, implementation and analysis

· Assist in compiling, cleaning, processing, summarizing and analyzing research information and data to support study designing, development of study proposals and study planning and implementation, and preparing reports, presentations, communication materials for dissemination of research results;

· Prepare specific research workplans, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and forms for data collection, collection and management of specimens, data entry and management, and other specific documents following the study protocols;

· Work with and provide technical support to study partners to plan, implement and monitor research activities following protocols/SOPs;

· Prepare the required research logistics, equipment, supplies and consumables to ensure research activities are carried out following protocols/SOPs;

· Assist in collecting and monitoring the quality of research data, information and research specimens following study protocols/ SOPs;

· Provide technical support to lab specialists in collection, management and monitoring of the quality of research specimens, test assays and test results following research protocols/ SOPs;

· Provide support in coordinating and organizing research related training, events and meetings;

· Participate in research meetings, training and skills development activities as appropriate;

· Prepare and deliver research specific presentations and training to support in research implementation and data collection as appropriate;

· Provide timely reports to PI/ supervisor on the progress, issues and outputs of specific research activities and milestones as required;

· Maintain effective communication with other staff and collaborators to facilitate coordination, planning and implementation of research studies;

· Collaborate with operations and support staff including CTU and admin & finance team to provide technical inputs to the preparation of regulatory/ admin and ethics approvals, detailed budgets and contracts for study activities, study related invoices and receipts, and financial reporting of detailed activities as appropriate;

· Other tasks requested by the Supervisor/Director.

Selection criteria

Essential:

·         Bachelor degree in Health Sciences, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Applied Biology or equivalent

·         Working experience in hospital environments in Vietnam (minimum 1 year)

·         Experience in conducting research activities, data collection and data analysis (minimum 1 year)

·         Excellent spoken and written Vietnamese and good levels of English language skills (an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent)

·         Attention to details and highly organized

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·         Willingness and ability to travel to different provinces in Vietnam and overseas, interact with, and work in a range of local partners

·         Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, and yet be a team player

·         Energetic and creative; open to new approaches and ideas

Desired:

·         Knowledge and experience in infection control and prevention, clininical microbiology and/or molecular biology

·         Experience in writing manuscripts and submitting to international peer reviewed journals

Benefits

-          Contracted salary:

o   Grade: 5 - 6

o   Salary ranges Salary ranges:  1,262 USD – 1,402 USD gross per month

-          Optional insurance: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage

-          Two months salary for annual bonus and clothes 

-          Annual leave 18 days/year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days

-          Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labor Law.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send curriculum vitae, cover letter and copies of relevant certificates by email to Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Hoa – Operations Manager

* The cover letter should detail:

- What part of your education, training or employment history has best equipped you for this position and why you would be a good candidate?

- Contacts of two referees who are your latest HR/ line manager and can provide details of relevant work experience and attitude

*** We thank all candidates for their interest but only short-listed applicants will be notified for interview.

Contact person

Pham Thi Thanh Hoa

Deadline for submission

15 March 2025

• Degree: Bachelor
• Job type : Permanent
• Age: Unlimited
• Salary: 25 Mil - 35 Mil VND