Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa mDoc Healthcare Full time
Research Associate

About mDoc

mDoc Healthcare is a digital health social enterprise which leverages behavioural science, technology and

quality improvement methodologies to provide improved access to quality healthcare for people with

chronic health needs. Our goal is to augment the knowledge and capability of healthcare providers and

health consumers to ensure longer, happier and healthier lives across sub-Saharan Africa. mDoc aims to

further build capability and to support physicians to provide education and tools to patients to improve

self-management. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare & technology

landscape is paramount to helping Africa unlock its true potential. We are on a mission to transform how

African healthcare consumers receive the support they need to live longer, healthier, happier and more

productive lives.

The position:
mDoc is seeking an experienced and tech-savvy research associate to join our team. The role will include

contributing to multiple research projects per year and conducting health research-related activities. The

propose actionable projects around the data, stay abreast of literature and evidence relevant to mDoc's

work, and inform the business on actionable decisions from a scientific perspective. Along with the mDoc

leadership team, the research associate will cultivate an environment reflecting the values of mDoc,

including integrity, quality, respect for our members and team members. Providing optimal member
- centred care and experience is of critical importance to mDoc so we are looking for people who embody

this in mind and action. The research associate must be data-driven or willing to be data-driven such that

they are looking constantly at our member needs, responding to these needs and also looking at

population-level data to propose how to drive continued engagement and positive impact.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement diverse research designs in digital health interventions
  • Revise data collection and analysis methods relevant to mDoc's work and metrics of interest
  • Appraise research and business opportunities in collaboration with various external organisations
(from an evidence-generating perspective)

  • Provide statistical and analytic support to other departments within mDoc as necessary
  • Collaborate with and assist crossfunctional teams with improved methodological approaches,
potential studies and literature

  • Critically reviewing written outputs produced by peers, clinical and other agencies
(abstracts, manuscripts etc.)

  • Communicating with senior researchers to understand business challenges and potential solutions
  • Assist in developing data collection manuals fit for research projects for staff adherence
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by line management
Location

Lagos or remote, if outside Lagos.

This position is being advertised widely as it can be done in a remote fashion with intermittent visits to Nigeria.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a healthrelated field required
  • Minimum of 57 years experience in healthcare research
  • 3+ years experience in quantitative and qualitative data (collection, analysis, synthesis,
management)

  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software (e.g. R, SPSS)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite, familiar with Google Suite
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for concise reporting, and providing insights to
support company-wide decision making

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize workload with mínimal supervision
  • Technology savvy and enthusiastic adopter of work and personal tools
  • Commitment to and interest in data responsibility (privacy, safety, ethics etc.)
  • Possess honesty and personal integrity
  • Reliable, professional, computer literate, energetic, and friendly

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field
  • 3+ years experience in digital health and/or health tech
  • Published author in peerreviewed journals with high impact factors
  • Knowledgeability to quickly learn information around lifestylerelated topics such as smoking
cessation, weight management, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction and sleep desired

  • Personal motivation to keep fit and the ability to motivate others to do the same by understanding
of lifestyle, diet and the human body

  • Resume or CV
  • Cover letter

Education:

  • Masters (required)

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