The Ethiopian pediatrics society is collaborating with the American Academy of pediatrics (AAP) in the Implementation research on a Suicide Prevention package co-created with lived-experience community members in Ethiopia The research will be conducted in Addis Ababa, Jima , Gondar and Haromya universities

Childhood depression is a common problem that we care very much about among our patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Children with depression or other health issues may think of harming themselves. And we want to make sure all our patients are safe. A lot of the time, no one asks kids if they are having thoughts about harming themselves, so they don’t get the help that they need. Because of this concern, we at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital want to screen young people for self-harm.” And you are employed to do the data collection on this issue.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visit TASH , emergency room , follow-up clinics and OPD to visit patents for possible enrollment

• Play active role in study patient recruitment as per ASQ tools.

• Fill the Consent and ascent forms as per the ASQ protocol

• Report problem encountered during sample collection to the Principal investigator delegated personnel.

• Fill all forms after getting consent and ascent (age older than 12 years) for all patients

• Take all patents to the Psychiatrists for the clinical evaluation Immediately after completing that data collection.

• Ensure patient medical records are kept confidential

• Submit your data collected to EPS office weekly on Fridays.

Date of Announcement: 22 January 2025

Vacancy: Research data Collector at TASH

Duration of work: 1 year with possible extension

Tentative Start Date: Immediately

Number of posts: 1

Station: Addis Ababa

REPORTS TO: data manager

Job Requirements

• BA degree in any of medical sciences or other related fields.

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• A supportive and dynamic work environment.

• Involvement in prestigious and impactful projects.

Required Skills

• Active listening

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving

Requirement Skill

Data visualisation

Data collection and Analysis

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates for the positions stated above are invited to apply to the Ethiopian pediatrics Society office located in Kirkos Sub city Meskel flower area s family building office

number 500/1

.Female applicants are highly encouraged. An applicant is requested to attach the following documents:

Letter of application mentioning the specific position

Recent CV

Original and copies of degrees, and other relevant documents