JOB OPPORTUNITY: RESEARCH ASSISTANT (mHealth Project)

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

To carry out research tasks according to the research protocol. Generally, these include:

• Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adherence to
all human subjects’ regulations as defined by the University of Malaya, Yale University,
University of Connecticut, and U.S. NIH.
• Develops, submits, and manages original institutional review board (IRB) submissions.
• Work with the research coordinator to test and refine the mHealth tools and their
features, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
• Develops forms, questionnaires, and the application of research techniques; write
procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
• Recruits and manages individuals to participate in study-related activities, such as
focus group discussions, online and in-person surveys, and other study activities.
• Produces and disseminate announcements to support the recruitment of participants
into the research studies.
• Attend weekly project meetings with the project team.

Experience and Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Ideal candidates should hold a master’s in public health (M.P.H.) degree or other
graduate-level degree in the health or social-behavioral science field. Candidates with
only a bachelor’s degree should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in human
subjects / clinical research, particularly in the areas of social-behavioral research.”
• Maintain ethical conduct and maturity when asking sensitive questions
• Must be fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English (Chinese or Tamil will be a bonus)
• Ability to quickly problem solve and work collaboratively under pressure
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• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and
flexibility
• Ability to communicate project updates to the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to learn via training, new software for project management, data management,
etc.
• Ability to work independently and with strong communication skills.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in outreach and/or research engagement with Men
who Have Sex with Men.

Notes

Deadline:
25 January 2026

Application

To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to mhealth@um.edu.my. If you
have questions about the position, please contact mhealth@um.edu.my. Please indicate the
job reference number (Ref. No: JomCaremHealth/RA/2026) in the subject line when you
apply for the position.

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