Research Fellow

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Educational (schools / universities etc.)
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Working hours: Based at UHS

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

1. A multi-year research roadmap including at least 2 ongoing research projects per year, including a project related to health policy, health financing or health systems; and the development of at least 2 funding proposals per year;
2. A research valorization portfolio including at least 2 abstracts submitted to national/international conferences; and 2 to 3 articles submitted to peer-reviewed journals, including at least 1 publication per year;
3. Policy briefs and technical reports disseminated to relevant government, donor and stakeholder audiences;
4. Mentoring of research assistants involved in the research fellow's projects
5. An annual research performance report including metrics, challenges and recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implement and manage research projects in health policy, health systems and health financing, according to the themes and priorities of the GHRC;
• Ensure the supervision of implementation and data collection; conduct quantitative and economic analyses, interpret and evaluate research data to produce meaningful conclusions;
• Write and publish peer-reviewed articles; elaborate research reports and policy briefs; present findings at conferences, seminars and policy forums;
• Identify funding opportunities and write proposals to support research projects, including in health financing and UHC-related topics;
• Participate in the mentoring of young researchers, students and research assistants;
• Comply with the assignments of the GHRC Director and the Project Manager.

Benefits

• National Social Security Fund (NSSF) : Provided.
• Short-term leave : Up to 15 days per year.
• Annual leave : 15 days per year (for staff who have worked more than 12 months).
• Training opportunities : Available.
• Other benefits : As determined by UHS.

Qualifications

• Phd is preferred
• Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Political Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences, or a closely related field is required

Work History

• Research on health systems, health policy or health financing, with a proven record of at least 1 peer-reviewed publication and/or presentations at conferences for 1 year as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Experience in multidisciplinary research and engagement with external partners (research institutions, public sector, donors, international organizations and other stakeholders) is an asset;
• Tracking deadlines, and supervising young researchers is required, and experience in managing research projects is an asset.
• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools such as R, Stata, or Excel for data cleaning, visualization and modelling of health outcomes and costs; familiarity with economic modelling tools is an asset;
• Technical competence in health financing strategies, including strategic purchasing, resource allocation, and national health accounts, with a focus on achieving universal health coverage (UHC) is considered an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for the elaboration of reports, policy briefs, proposals and the presentation of findings to both academic and non-specialist audiences;
• Understanding of research governance, ethics, funding mechanisms and institutional partnerships;

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking, with particular aptitude for quantitative and economic analysis;
• Autonomy and ability to work in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborations;
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.