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The Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit is seeking a Project Assistant based in Sumba, Indonesia to support a social science and public engagement project exploring the experiences and impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and vulnerable communities. The Project Assistant will coordinate with local stakeholders, identify and recruit research participants, conduct data collection activities such as surveys and interviews, assist with fieldwork, prepare progress reports, and work under the supervision of senior researchers. The initial contract is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

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ToR Project Assistant Final

The Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit is seeking a Project Assistant based in Sumba, Indonesia to support a social science and public engagement project exploring the experiences and impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and vulnerable communities. The Project Assistant will coordinate with local stakeholders, identify and recruit research participants, conduct data collection activities such as surveys and interviews, assist with fieldwork, prepare progress reports, and work under the supervision of senior researchers. The initial contract is for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

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No : EOCRU/
Date :

Terms of Reference
SPEAR Project Assistant for NTT area

About EOCRU
The Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit (EOCRU) opened in 2008 with the signing of a
memorandum of understanding between the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology and the
University of Oxford, expressing the will to conduct collaborative research on infectious
diseases impacting the health of Indonesians and residents of other Southeast Asian
nations. In 2012, the University of Oxford also signed a memorandum of understanding with
the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia. In conducting the work especially in
Indonesia, EOCRU is assisted by Alliance for Emerging and Re-emerging Disease Threats
in Asia Foundation (ALERTAsia), a local foundation assists in research grant management
and capacity building for local researchers. EOCRU is part of the Oxford Tropical Network,
under the auspices of the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU-Vietnam).
EOCRU focuses on opportunities to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
infectious disease by conducting clinical trials that may directly impact practice and improve
the health outcomes of Indonesians. EOCRU is also committed to supporting young
Indonesian talents in diverse ways, including competitive fellowships, direct academic
support and deliberate professional development. In conducting the work in Indonesia,
EOCRU is assisted by Alliance for Emerging and Re-emerging Disease Threats in Asia
Foundation (ALERTAsia), a local foundation assisting in research grant management and
capacity building for local researchers.

The global COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic impacts on Indonesia, with no sign of a


slowing epidemic. EOCRU in Indonesia, with its sister Units in Vietnam and Nepal, all part of
the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Vietnam is conducting a social science and
participatory engagement project with the goal of exploring the experiences and impact of
COVID-19 on health-related workers and vulnerable communities, in order to inform
guidance on strengthening support for health workers and improving access to public health
measures for the most vulnerable populations in our settings. The project aims to i) Identify
and describe the experiences and perceptions of HCWs, CHWs and other healthcare staff
during/after the COVID-19 pandemic; ii) Explore the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on
vulnerable communities; iii) Identify mis-information circulating within these populations and
co-design targeted evidenced-based public engagement. To date, Vietnam, Indonesia and
Nepal have had very different experiences of the COVID-19 epidemic, and within these
countries experiences and impact of COVID-19 are likely quite different for communities,
health care workers (HCWs) and community health workers (CHWs). Engaging with
communities across a range of settings will allow us to compare findings and translate
knowledge about factors associated with risk and resilience.

Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit In partnership with


Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology &
Jl. P. Diponegoro No.69, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia
t+ 62 21 3910414 www.eijkman.go.id
To support this programme, EOCRU is seeking a Project Assistant, based in Sumba, NTT.
The Project Assistant is a local-based professional, who supports the implementation of the
social science and participatory public engagement activities in NTT. S/he will work under
the supervision of SPEAR designated senior researchers and work closely with the EOCRU
Public Engagement team as well as other SPEAR project team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


This position is specifically responsible to:
1. Coordinate between the research team and local stakeholders, including health offices,
primary health care centres, community leaders and related local organizations.
2. Identify and compile lists of potential research participants in accordance with the study
protocol.
3. Contact potential participants to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol, and
to arrange data collection, either in person or by telephone.
4. Conduct data collection including surveys, interviews, digital diaries and discussions,
data processing, coding and verification of data in accordance with the research protocol
and coding procedures, and enters data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet
application for subsequent analysis.
5. Assist the research team in the field work activities, particularly in translation process,
and providing knowledge on local tradition/wisdom.
6. Prepare progress reports.
7. Travels to various sites within a specified geographical area, as appropriate to the
objectives of the study.

Period of Assignment and Remuneration:


The Project Assistant is expected to start as soon as possible for an initial duration of 12
months, with a possibility of extension based on performance and available funding.

Qualifications:
 A diploma or bachelor degree in social science, public health or other related discipline.
With at least 2-years of experience in community development programmes or
qualitative research; or
 A high school graduate with at least 5-years’ experience in community development
programmes or qualitative research
 Understanding the local context and language is preferred

Experience and skills


 A motivated, energetic, proactive individual with a commitment to excellence. 
 Fluent in speaking and writing in Indonesian and English;
 Computer literacy and proficiency
 Skill in identifying and recruiting research subjects.
 Interviewing and data collection skills.

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 Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including to effectively communicate
internally/externally, share information with colleagues, clients and the management.

How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] no
later than July 8th, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Opened position for
national level / Indonesian nationality.

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