Research Associate and Unit Coordinator

Position Title: Research Associate and Unit Coordinator
Department/Unit: Neurosurgery
Reports to: Head of Unit of Neurosurgery, King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda
Location: King Faisal Hospital Rwanda, Kigali

Background

King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH) is a quaternary teaching hospital located in Kigali, Rwanda. As a leader in specialized care, KFH has a highly active and impactful Neurosurgery Unit, which handles a high volume of cases ranging from minor procedures to advanced neurosurgical interventions.

Over the years, the Neurosurgery Unit has made significant strides in advancing clinical care and surgical excellence under the leadership of local neurosurgeons. As the unit continues to grow in volume and complexity, there is an increasing opportunity to document its impact, contribute to scientific knowledge, and engage in academic dissemination.

To support this growth and to strengthen the unit’s visibility, research contributions, and strategic partnerships, we are seeking a dedicated Research Associate and Unit Coordinator. This role will play a vital part in capturing clinical activity, supporting research development, and promoting academic engagement within the neurosurgery team.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Academic Support

1. Work closely with the neurosurgeon to identify research opportunities based on clinical cases and surgical procedures.
2. Coordinate data collection, analysis, and management for ongoing and prospective research projects.
3. Support manuscript writing, abstract submission, and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
4. Maintain an up-to-date record of all academic outputs from the unit (presentations, publications, case studies).
5. Assist in preparing research grant proposals and ethics submissions.

Unit Coordination & Clinical Documentation

1. Develop and maintain systems/tools for tracking surgical procedures, patient outcomes, and research-relevant clinical data
2. Support the development of clinical case databases for quality improvement and research purposes.
3. Assist in maintaining logs of surgeries, innovations, and teaching activities led by the neurosurgery team.
4. Act as a liaison between the unit and academic or research partners for ongoing collaborations.
5. In collaboration with the unit, conduct a national workforce mapping of the neurosurgery health workforce and clinical service provision, with recommendations on training and service

Administrative & Strategic Support

1. Organize and coordinate regular research and academic review meetings.
2. Support the development of strategic documents, reports, and presentations related to the unit’s work.
3. Facilitate visibility of the unit’s achievements through documentation, newsletters, social media summaries, and internal hospital communication platforms.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, or a related field.
2. Experience in clinical research, academic writing, or healthcare data management.
3. Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, REDCap) is an asset.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment with minimal supervision.
7. Passion for surgical research, clinical excellence, and innovation.

Preferred Skills

1. Previous experience supporting surgical or hospital-based research programs.
2. Familiarity with academic publication processes and medical writing.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, and administrative teams.
4. Clinical background

Interested candidates should submit their CV via this link by

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