Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Overview

GRA-Global Health Solutions (GRA-GHS) is a multicultural organization and a global humanitarian arm of GRA Mission Squad Global. We connect dedicated medical professionals, business leaders, investors, and others passionate about helping those in desperate health needs, especially children and women in developing nations. GRA-GHS is improving people and communities' total health and well-being locally and worldwide. Our focus lies in:

• supporting the health of over 10,000 individuals, largely women and children.
• Fighting the injustice and lack of good health equity.
• Advocating and supporting family planning, prenatal care, and malaria prevention.

We are currently seeking a Research Assistant to join us. The successful candidate will help the GRA-GHS conduct research and provide input on a wide range of issues related to growing access to healthcare in emerging markets. The Research Assistant will also provide support by assisting with the design and execution of strategic sessions and engagements with senior leaders in government, the private sector, foundations, multilateral organizations and the investment community from around the world.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research and analyzing data on a wide range of global health topics;
• Drafting position papers, policy proposals, memoranda, reports, briefings and other materials for partners and senior staff;
• Monitoring a variety of pressing topics for important developments and providing proactive analysis;
• Supporting the planning and coordination of workshops and roundtables, including managing logistics and developing presentation materials;
• Preparing engagement plans, identifying potential targets for outreach, and developing a wide range of materials for stakeholders, investors, and funders;
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Preparing speeches, event outlines, email outreach templates, and other communications products; Providing input to and assisting with the management of the Center’s online presence, including designing a social media strategy; and
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Participating in meetings and conference calls with strategic partners to discuss issues and develop pathways forward on global health issues.

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to solving the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges
• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, international affairs, public policy, communications, business administration or a related field
• Experience in a research position and/or project management
• Demonstrated excellence in a wide range of written communications in English (a writing sample may be requested)
• Proficiency in interacting with senior officials, including leaders and decision makers across the public, private, philanthropic sectors as well as global health influencers
• Superior critical thinking and analytical skills
• Sound judgement, self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Strong research and project management skills
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and solve problems
• Capacity to quickly adapt, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in public health, international affairs, public policy, communications, business administration or a related field. Undergraduate students are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in digital communications strategies, including social media, webinars and web design

Job Type: Volunteer/Internship