Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMCF-M)
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION-MALAWI
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Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMCF-M) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the Malawi Government in the health sector. Our Mission is to provide high-quality, high-impact, highly ethical pediatric and family-centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and other conditions impacting the health and well-being of children and families worldwide.
BCMCF-M is seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions of:
Position: Research Assistant
Contract Duration: 1 year (possibly renewable)
Location: Mitundu, Kabudula, Nathenje, Lumbadzi, Chitedze, Kawale, Area 18, Area 25.
Reports to: Study Coordinator
STATUS: Full time (40 hours per week).
Position description and responsibilities
We are recruiting 8 research assistants for the Xylitol and the Prevention of Periodontal disease and Preterm birth Research Study to be done in hospitals and health centers across Lilongwe.
The research assistant will be responsible for assisting in arranging and conducting meetings with study stake holders at the and around villages of the health facilities they will be assigned. Conducting community sensitization/study awareness campaigns, assessing study participants including screening, consenting enrollment and following-up participants at the andaround villages of the health facilities they will be assigned, ensure all study biological specimen are collected, labeled, stored and transported in a timely manner, documenting, and ensuring quality of data entry for the study. The asssistants will be responsible for giving acceptable standards of care to clients under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and assigned investigators.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
- Recruiting, screening, consenting, enrolling and following-up study participants
- Conducting community sensitization and study awareness campaigns
- Collecting and managing biological specimens and ensuring timely transport
- Providing high-quality clinical care and counselling to participants, particularly pregnant women.
- Supporting data collection, entry, validation, and research documentation
- Coordinating with investigators, research teams, and clinical staff to ensure smooth study implementation
- Participating in trainings, stakeholder meetings, and outreach activities
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to Good Clinical Practice standards
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Social Work, Education, or Nursing & Midwifery from a recognized institution
- Clinical or research experience, particularly in maternal health, or child care, is an added advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Chichewa and English
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in community settings
- Computer literacy (Word and Excel) and accurate data management skills
- Willingness to relocate to assigned study sites.
Visit the following link to apply https://apply.workable.com/tingathe/j/71B2F46974/
Closing date for receiving applications is 28th November 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.