Research Assistant, Injury Prevention

CAREER STEP: Intermediate

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Head of Injury Program, TGI-UK

EMPLOYMENT DURATION: Fixed term to 31 December 2023, with possibility of extension

FTE: 1.0 FTE

LOCATION: Hybrid working with at least 2 days/week in our London office (White City)

Please note, the successful candidate must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK. 

The George Institute for Global Health 

The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury. 

With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, our 700+ people support 245+ active projects and clinical trials across 50+ countries, with 400+ more staff across our social enterprises. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the most substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-poor settings. 

Together with our academic partners, UNSW Sydney in Australia, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India and Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, we work with a global network of collaborators, undertaking clinical, population and health systems research. 

Our experts are among the most cited globally, bestowed accolades for excellence and innovation, and regularly participate in policy fora. Our research is published in leading academic journals, referenced in policy documents, and recognised for its excellence, innovation and impact. We are designated a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC) for Injury Prevention & Trauma Care, and a WHO CC for Population Salt Reduction. Since 1999, we have raised more than $1 billion for research and produced over 10,000 peer-reviewed publications and other academic outputs. 

What we do 

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery.
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale.
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs.
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship. 

For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org. 

Context of the Role   

The injury team at The George Institute UK (TGI-UK) has a small team of researchers whose research is primarily focused on child injuries and road safety in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers work collaboratively with the Injury Division in Australia and colleagues in our China and India offices. 

The Role 

The Research Assistant will be required to assist in managing current research projects being undertaken including collecting data from participants, analyzing data and contributing to write up. In addition, the Research Assistant will be involved with several commissioned projects including projects supported by UNICEF and IFRC.  The role will be based at the TGI-UK office at White City, London. The incumbent will be expected to spend at least two days a week in the office. 

Reporting Relationships

The Research Assistant will report directly to the Head of Injury Prevention at TGI-UK and will work

closely with all key injury staff across the Institute.             

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment of study participants, including assisting with recruitment and engagement strategies
• Maintain study eligibility lists and shortlist potential study participants in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders
• Conduct follow-up phone calls to potential study participants for eligibility screening and invitation to participate
• General project administration, including email and phone communication with study participants
• Regular communication with project managers on recruitment progress, email communication and recruitment updates on SharePoint sites and databases
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and record keeping on SharePoint site, databases, and other repositories
• Respect and preserve data confidentiality and security in the maintenance of study administrative files
• Engage in conference calls and meetings, ensuring that queries generated are documented and responded to in a timely fashion
• Liaising with external stakeholders, e.g., UNICEF, IFRC, WHO
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and procedures 

As a Team Member:

• Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for setting achievable and meaningful work objectives and managing personal targets, meeting obligations of The Institute’s Performance Management and Development Policy
• Demonstrate commitment to The Institute’s organisational values, including performing to an exceptionally high ethical standard and focus on integrity, collaboration and teamwork in all efforts 

Work, Health and Safety

• Comply with Work Health and Safety legislation and operate in accordance with established Occupational Health and Safety practice and procedures at the Institute
• Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in a health, science or research discipline or a combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in injury prevention research or safety control
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including exceptional phone manner, and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the public
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong focus on quality of work and maintenance of excellent records
• Well organised and efficient, with the capacity to work under pressure
• Sound knowledge of confidentiality issues in a research environment
• Attention to detail, and skills in planning and problem solving 

Desirable

• Ideally a minimum 2 years of relevant post-graduation experience
• Experience teaching or training stakeholders
• Willingness to travel, if required 

Capabilities required

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret complex research and scientific projects and to communicate key messages to specialist and non-specialist audiences in an engaging and accessible manner
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage projects independently, prioritizing and managing workflow and ensuring high-quality outputs 

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you think you would be suited to, and successful in, this role to recruitment@georgeinstitute.org.uk  by 5pm on 10 February 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted.