Website Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO) Nepal is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations. It was established in 2005 to promote the psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.
Project information:
ALIVE is a 5-year project aiming to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of intervention for preventing depression and anxiety among adolescents living in poverty-affected urban settings in Nepal. The effectiveness of the interventions would be assessed by using self-report mental health tools, neuropsychological assessments, and physiological measures. The assessments would be done among adolescents and their caregivers in the form of surveys (before and after the interventions).
TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed, and result-oriented candidates for the following positions
Research Officer
Job Station : Kathmandu
Job Duration : 6 months with a possibility of extension
Number of Opening : 1 (One)
Starting date : At the Earliest
Major Responsibilities
- Independently carries out the systematic review (i.e. eligibility assessments, searching literature using BOOLEAN strategy, exporting the studies to review management tool, removing duplicity, screening of abstracts and full-text articles against defined inclusion/exclusion criteria to assess their suitability for inclusion in the review).
- Creates data management template, conducts data extraction, reports in PRISMA flow diagram, and performs critical appraisal of selected studies
- Assists in writing systematic review reports e. g. synthesizing the evidence through drafting and editing sections
- Conduct quality assessment, risk of bias assessment, and use of standard guidelines for assessment
- Involves in data management and analysis using RevMan5
- Involves in writing reports and publications related to the systematic review and perform other research activities as assigned
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Anthropology, Global Health, Psychology or other related fields
- Prior experience in independently conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and related analysis and publication
- Experience in using the Rayyan tool for conducting reviews
- Sound grasp of knowledge in data analysis tools such as RevMan5, SPSS/STATA; and reference manager tools such as Endnote
- Knowledge and experience in using critical appraisal tools such as the JBI checklist
- Self-motivated, learning-driven, quick learner, and able to uptake tasks independently
- Proven record of publishing in academic journals as a lead or co-author
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required
- Flexible to work beyond office hours when required
Interested, qualified, and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with the cover letter, updated resume (CV), and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 5:00 p.m. of 10th October, 2023.
Only short-listed candidates will be informed about the further selection process. Any activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification. All the selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.
TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.