Research Assistant

Overview CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support epidemiologic and surveillance activities to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania, Malawi and Nigeria. The Research Assistant will serve as part of a research team which conducts assessments to determine baseline and changes in the availability, access and quality of maternal health services in these countries. The Research Assistant will participate in field activities and support program monitoring and evaluation design, methods, and analysis. This interdisciplinary role brings together strong technical and analytical skills with knowledge of public health, essential for meeting the strategic objectives of the project. Responsibilities Support data analyses to improve understanding of characteristics and prevention opportunities to improve maternal health services in low‑resource settings. Stay up to date on emerging international approaches to understand contributors to disparate maternal health outcomes among populations. Support the development of standard operating procedures and data management tools to organize data collection and monitor field staff. Review literature to maintain current knowledge about measuring and evaluating maternal health capacity and performance at each level of the health system. Support the development of comprehensive reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and/or presentations that include findings from the analysis of project activities. Support field activities to collect data at health facilities in low‑resource settings such as Tanzania, Malawi and Nigeria. Provide programmatic support for evaluation activities, including planning, questionnaire design, data entry, field visit planning, and staff training. Provide operational support for evaluation activities, including drafting and routing contractual agreements for local data collection grantees and consultants. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or closely related disciplines. Experience in data management and analysis with programs such as SAS, R or STATA. Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, communicates effectively in a positive and professional manner, and prioritizes activities when under tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer‑reviewed articles. Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally. Ability to travel internationally 30–40% of the time, at times on short notice, with varied cadence, and an average trip duration of 3–4 weeks. Position Highlights Location: Hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, GA. Relocation expenses are not provided. 30–40% international travel required, average travel duration 3–4 weeks per trip. Salary Range: \$63,000–\$70,000, plus benefits. Position Type: Grant funded, limited‑term opportunity contingent upon funding. Position End Date: August 31, 2027. The CDC Foundation is a smoke‑free environment. Relocation expenses are not included. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. 60‑300.5(a)(12) and 60‑741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr CDC Foundation