Job Title:

Research Scientist, Focus: Economic Evaluation 

Department:

Research

Grade:

4B

Location:

Kirehe

Number of Positions:

 1

Reports to:

Director of Research and Training

Positions reporting to:

Data collectors (as assigned)

Job Summary

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Position Overview

PIH/IMB is recruiting a Research Scientist to support the costing and cost-effectiveness component of a randomized controlled trial evaluating a digital CHW intervention. This 9–12-month field-based role is designed for an early-career researcher with training and/or significant field experiencein health economics or costing and an interest in hands-on field research. In addition to leading costing data collection and analysis for the primary RCT, the Research Scientist will support costing-related activities across other studies and contribute to general data analysis needs within the Research Department. The role offers strong exposure to multi-study research operations, economic evaluation, and applied analysis within a real-world health systems context.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Implementation of Output 6 (Costing & Cost-Effectiveness)

• Develop and support training of study team 
• Develop the study implementation plan
• Lead day-to-day costing data collection across facilities and communities.
• Lead development and refinement of data collection tools and procedures.
• Lead preliminary analysis and contribute to cost-effectiveness modelling under supervision.

2. Research Operations & Data Management

• Maintain clean, well-documented datasets and ensure data security.
• Support routine data quality checks and cleaning activities across the study.
• Coordinate with data collectors and ensure adherence to study protocols.

3. Integration with Broader RCT Work

• Work closely with the research team to ensure costing activities align with RCT workflows.
• Contribute to other analytical needs of the study (descriptive analysis, process documentation, etc.).
• Assist with logistics, planning, and implementation of field activities.

4. Reporting & Scientific Contribution

• Draft reports and presentations on the costing and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Participate in the costing manuscript and dissemination products under supervision
• Support progress tracking and communication with project leadership.

5. Field Coordination & Stakeholder Relationships

• Engage facility leadership, CHWs, and district teams to support smooth implementation.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, site visits, and research capacity-building activities.

6. Cross-Study Costing Support

• Support costing and budget-related data collection for other ongoing or planned studies with economic evaluation or costing components.
• Contribute to the standardization of costing approaches, tools, and documentation across studies where appropriate.
• Provide analytical support to study teams on costing-related questions under guidance from senior researchers.

7. Data Analysis & Analytical Support

• Contribute to broader quantitative analysis needs within the Research Department (e.g. descriptive analyses, monitoring indicators, process documentation).
• Support preparation of tables, figures, and summary outputs for internal reports and external dissemination.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to strengthen analytical workflows and reproducibility.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or enrolled in the final year of a Master’s) in public health, health economics, economics, statistics, global health, or related field.
• Training or coursework in costing, economic evaluation, or health financing required.
• Prior experience in field research, internships, or data collection preferred.
• Quantitative analysis skills; familiarity with Stata or Excel strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in rural settings.
• Fluency in English; Kinyarwanda strongly preferred.
• Motivation to contribute to research that strengthens health systems and advances equity.

PIH/IMB Core Values

• Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubufatanye-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment 

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work—including our patients, families and community members - as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health's PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.