Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR), is a professional organization working in the field of
leprosy and disability in 16 leprosy endemic countries. Each year, around
219.000 people globally are diagnosed with leprosy. Indonesia ranks number 3,
with relatively high disability rates. NLR, with its International Office in
Amsterdam, has been supporting projects in Indonesia since 1967. The main
partner of NLR Indonesia is the Ministry of Health (MoH) and activities are
aligned to MoH policies and priorities. At provincial level, the Leprosy
Control Program Technical Advisors (LCTAs) are strengthening the capacity of
the provincial and districs government’s health staff to improve the quality of
leprosy services. Next to supporting leprosy control, NLR Indonesia’s Inclusion
and Disability program aims to support and advance holistic, community-based
rehabilitation and sustainable inclusive development for persons with
disabilities, including children with disabilities and people affected by
leprosy.
PEP++ Project
Chemoprophylaxis e.g. single-dose of rifampicin (SDR) have
been shown to be effective as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in contacts of
leprosy patients. It is expected to be sufficiently bactericidal to treat
people with subclinical leprosy infection. It is not found to be very effective
in close contacs hence an effective additional strategy is screening of contacs
of new cases using an immunological screening test and giving those testing
positive an enhanced prophylaxis with two antibiotics and the intervention is
known as PEP++, while the others whor are not positive receive a single dose of
rifampicin.
Start on 2017, NLR will implement the PEP++ in 3 highest
leprosy endemic countries (India, Brazil and Indonesia). In Indonesia, the
five-years project will be implemented in two districs of East Java. Our dream
is to stop transmission of leprosy with
objectives are to achieve early detection and preventive treatment of
leprosy-infected people before symtoms appear, to provide and to disseminate
evidence of the effectiveness of the Stop Transmission approach to relevant
stakeholders.
We are looking for the full-time position of:
PhD Research Officer
(PhD students in Brazil, India and Indonesia; part-time
students in Amsterdam)
The PEP++ Research Officer will carry out his or her own
research needed to fulfil the criteria for a PhD at the Erasmus Medical Centre
(ErMC). The details of the research tasks will vary for each PhD topic. S/he
reports to the PEP++ Project Coordinator. S/he assists the PEP++ Project
Coordinator in coordinating all field research of the PEP++ research project.
S/he liaises with the Academic Supervisor (promotor) and co-promotor at ErMC,
and with the Principal Investigator in his/her own country. S/he also liaises
with the PEP++ PhD candidates based elsewhere regarding the division of
research tasks, data collection and management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the project implementation.
- Liaise closely with the partner organisation(s)/departments through whom the project is carried out.
- Prepare annual plans for own (PhD) activities in the PEP++ Project.
- Prepare annual budgets for own (PhD) activities in the PEP++ Project.
- Arrange monthly scientific monitoring meetings with the field staff.
- Write and submit quarterly progress reports and an annual progress report on own work to the Project Coordinator and PhD supervisors.
- Guide and help supervise PEP++ field staff in technical aspects of their work during regular field visits.
- Carry out own field research.
- Assist in and monitor the data collection in the project areas and to assist in maintaining the database (including regular backups) in liaison with the local health authorities and ErMC.
- Write scientific papers and give presentations about the PEP++ project.
- Carry out research duties while spending time in the Netherlands each year.
- Help translate any technical documents from English to the national language or vice versa, as relevant.
- Take part in national workshops related to the project.
- Assist in the training of PEP++ Project field staff.
- Offer on-the-job training in research methods as necessary.
- Facilitate networking with other organisations working with leprosy in the country.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator.
Key Requirements
- Master in relevant field (MPH, MSc) with minimum 5 (five) years experiences in research and demonstrable health program/project management.
- Proven experience in operational research.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Good facilitator, motivator, and problem solver.
- Sensitivity for intercultural differences.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness for frequent travels.
- Proficient in written and spoken English is essential.
- Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, internet, Epi-info, SPSS, etc.).
How to Apply
Application letter together with updated CV and reference
letters should be submitted via email to:
Closing date is Dec 20, 2017, however application will be
screened immediately upon reaching the above email address. The qualified
candidate will be contacted for requirement process accordingly.
NLR Indonesia values diversity and inclusion and encourages
all qualified people to apply, regardless of religion, race, gender,
sexual orientation or disability
www.nlrindonesia.or.id
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