Research Assistant
Jhpiego
Monrovia, MD, USA
Posted on May 1, 2026
Overview
Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University, USA. For more than 40 years and in over 150 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego is dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries.
Background
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Jhpiego and with support from the Global Fund, is implementing interventions to strengthen Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and improve quality, equity, and people‑centered care across SRMNCAH and HTM programs.
Duration
Up to 18 days
Duty Station
Field‑based across selected counties in Liberia
Purpose of the Assignment
The Research Assistant will support high‑quality, ethical, and gender‑responsive implementation of the Gender Barrier Assessment through data collection, documentation, and preliminary analysis. In the national immunization program and partners, the Immunization Technical Lead will lead the drafting of applications using Gavi templates. The Immunization Technical Lead also provides leadership and guidance in the design, implementation, and monitoring of service delivery strategies, based on the latest evidence. Under the supervision of the Country Program Manager, the Technical Lead performs the following activities.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Failure to follow the instructions of applying, your application being denied.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University, USA. For more than 40 years and in over 150 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego is dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries.
Background
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Jhpiego and with support from the Global Fund, is implementing interventions to strengthen Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and improve quality, equity, and people‑centered care across SRMNCAH and HTM programs.
Duration
Up to 18 days
Duty Station
Field‑based across selected counties in Liberia
Purpose of the Assignment
The Research Assistant will support high‑quality, ethical, and gender‑responsive implementation of the Gender Barrier Assessment through data collection, documentation, and preliminary analysis. In the national immunization program and partners, the Immunization Technical Lead will lead the drafting of applications using Gavi templates. The Immunization Technical Lead also provides leadership and guidance in the design, implementation, and monitoring of service delivery strategies, based on the latest evidence. Under the supervision of the Country Program Manager, the Technical Lead performs the following activities.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in training on gender, ethics, safeguarding, and data collection
- Conduct surveys, KIIs, and FGDs
- Ensure respectful, inclusive, and confidential data collection
- Upload and manage data using approved electronic platforms
- Contribute to daily field reports and assessment outputs
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in research or data collection
- Understanding of gender, equity, and human rights
- Proficiency with electronic data collection tools
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Failure to follow the instructions of applying, your application being denied.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org