Background information about the job or company

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH collaborates with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it support health care delivery to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

PIH/IMB is recruiting a Research Scientist to support the costing and cost-effectiveness component of a randomized controlled trial evaluating a digital CHW intervention. This 9–12-month field-based role is designed for an early-career researcher with training and/or significant field experiencein health economics or costing and an interest in hands-on field research. In addition to leading costing data collection and analysis for the primary RCT, the Research Scientist will support costing-related activities across other studies and contribute to general data analysis needs within the Research Department. The role offers strong exposure to multi-study research operations, economic evaluation, and applied analysis within a real-world health systems context.

Responsibilities or duties

• Implementation of Output 6 (Costing & Cost-Effectiveness)
• Develop and support training of study team
• Develop the study implementation plan
• Lead day-to-day costing data collection across facilities and communities.
• Lead development and refinement of data collection tools and procedures.
• Lead preliminary analysis and contribute to cost-effectiveness modelling under supervision.
• Research Operations & Data Management
• Maintain clean, well-documented datasets and ensure data security.
• Support routine data quality checks and cleaning activities across the study.
• Coordinate with data collectors and ensure adherence to study protocols.
• Integration with Broader RCT Work
• Work closely with the research team to ensure costing activities align with RCT workflows.
• Contribute to other analytical needs of the study (descriptive analysis, process documentation, etc.).
• Assist with logistics, planning, and implementation of field activities.
• Reporting & Scientific Contribution
• Draft reports and presentations on the costing and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Participate in the costing manuscript and dissemination products under supervision
• Support progress tracking and communication with project leadership.
• Field Coordination & Stakeholder Relationships
• Engage facility leadership, CHWs, and district teams to support smooth implementation.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, site visits, and research capacity-building activities.
• Cross-Study Costing Support
• Support costing and budget-related data collection for other ongoing or planned studies with economic evaluation or costing components.
• Contribute to the standardization of costing approaches, tools, and documentation across studies where appropriate.
• Provide analytical support to study teams on costing-related questions under guidance from senior researchers.
• Data Analysis & Analytical Support
• Contribute to broader quantitative analysis needs within the Research Department (e.g. descriptive analyses, monitoring indicators, process documentation).
• Support preparation of tables, figures, and summary outputs for internal reports and external dissemination.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to strengthen analytical workflows and reproducibility.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Master’s degree (or enrolled in the final year of a Master’s) in public health, health economics, economics, statistics, global health, or related field.
• Training or coursework in costing, economic evaluation, or health financing required.
• Prior experience in field research, internships, or data collection preferred.
• Quantitative analysis skills; familiarity with Stata or Excel strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in rural settings.
• Fluency in English; Kinyarwanda strongly preferred.
• Motivation to contribute to research that strengthens health systems and advances equity.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

PIH/IMB Core Values

Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubufatanye-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work—including our patients, families and community members - as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health's PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Implementation of Output 6 (Costing & Cost-Effectiveness)
• Develop and support training of study team
• Develop the study implementation plan
• Lead day-to-day costing data collection across facilities and communities.
• Lead development and refinement of data collection tools and procedures.
• Lead preliminary analysis and contribute to cost-effectiveness modelling under supervision.
• Research Operations & Data Management
• Maintain clean, well-documented datasets and ensure data security.
• Support routine data quality checks and cleaning activities across the study.
• Coordinate with data collectors and ensure adherence to study protocols.
• Integration with Broader RCT Work
• Work closely with the research team to ensure costing activities align with RCT workflows.
• Contribute to other analytical needs of the study (descriptive analysis, process documentation, etc.).
• Assist with logistics, planning, and implementation of field activities.
• Reporting & Scientific Contribution
• Draft reports and presentations on the costing and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Participate in the costing manuscript and dissemination products under supervision
• Support progress tracking and communication with project leadership.
• Field Coordination & Stakeholder Relationships
• Engage facility leadership, CHWs, and district teams to support smooth implementation.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, site visits, and research capacity-building activities.
• Cross-Study Costing Support
• Support costing and budget-related data collection for other ongoing or planned studies with economic evaluation or costing components.
• Contribute to the standardization of costing approaches, tools, and documentation across studies where appropriate.
• Provide analytical support to study teams on costing-related questions under guidance from senior researchers.
• Data Analysis & Analytical Support
• Contribute to broader quantitative analysis needs within the Research Department (e.g. descriptive analyses, monitoring indicators, process documentation).
• Support preparation of tables, figures, and summary outputs for internal reports and external dissemination.
• Collaborate with senior analysts to strengthen analytical workflows and reproducibility.

• Quantitative analysis skills
• Familiarity with Stata or Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in rural settings
• Fluency in English
• Kinyarwanda strongly preferred

• Master’s degree (or enrolled in the final year of a Master’s) in public health, health economics, economics, statistics, global health, or related field.
• Training or coursework in costing, economic evaluation, or health financing required.
• Prior experience in field research, internships, or data collection preferred.