Research Scientist (2 Positions) at Philips

Job Description

• You will be identifying and implementing of research projects aimed at improving access to care in underserved settings and optimization of service provision at primary and secondary healthcare.
• You will be identifying and addressing service provision challenges and shortfalls in primary and secondary healthcare.
• You will develop innovations, approaches, and solutions in optimizing primary health care service provision.

You are responsible for

• Identify and develop research concepts for primary and secondary healthcare
• Provide clinical, health systems and research expertise to inform meaningful innovation
• Develop research protocols and tools for review and approval by internal and external ethical review bodies
• Implement and monitor department research projects in collaboration with local and international stakeholders
• Analyze, document and avail research findings through technical research documents including reports, presentations and publications for use within and outside Philips
• Keep abreast of technical and application developments in the relevant technological areas
• Contribute actively to a creative and inspiring working environment
• Contribute actively to a secure working environment
• You are a part of the Philips Africa Innovation Team  and you will report to the  Head of Philips Africa Research & Innovation Team.
• To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following
• A basic degree in medicine/nursing, a master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or related degree with a minimum of five years of professional research experience
• Strong quantitative and qualitative skills, including significant experience in implementation and management of research projects.
• Skills in field implementation of research projects including training and management of field staff, data collection and engagement with local authorities
• Demonstrated ability in data analysis, reporting and scientific publications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, entrepreneurial and problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity, and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure, multicultural environment
• Ability to multi-task and take on ad-hoc requests while managing existing workload
• Ability to work independently on complex projects and deliver results under high-pressure situations