Research Officer in Hanoi

Closing Date:

31 January 2026

Duration of contract:

01 year (extension to be based on performance and availability of funds)

Starting Date:

As soon as possible

Travel Requirements:

Frequent travel to districts within Ha Noi

Full time position (%FTE):

Local, Full Time (100% FTE)

Location:

Hanoi

Background:

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Freundeskreis für Internationale Tuberkulosehilfe e.V. (FIT) is a registered non-profit organization working in tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care through service delivery, research, technical assistance, and advocacy. FIT works closely with Provincial and National TB Programs and in-country partners to implement projects funded by international donors, including the US CDC, the Global Fund, Unitaid, the Stop TB Partnership and others. FIT also collaborates with leading academic institutions, such as the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Karolinska Institutet, and actively contributes to regional and global TB policy and technical forums. For more information, please visit www.tbhelp.org

Job Responsibilities:

  1. TB Diagnostic Projects/Study Support.
  • Manage study activities in TB diagnostic projects including tongue swab, sputum swab (Screen-TB, Start4Kids, Pluslife, Ustar), and urine-based testing (FujiLAM);
  • Conduct qualitative research including in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGD) as required;
  • Participate in studies related to artificial intelligence applications in TB detection and diagnostics (AI for TB diagnostics);
  • Serve as focal point with principal investigators, develop implementation plans and budgets, and coordinate with provincial and national health institutions;
  • Monitor participant recruitment, specimen collection, and data entry;
  • Organize technical training on specimen collection and operation of diagnostic equipment for healthcare workers;
  • Manage and ensure the quality of data entry for studies into the data management system;
  • Facilitate community engagement: coordinate with CHWs, study participants, and local stakeholders;
  • Carrying out study and project activities, ensuring the required schedule;
  • Train TB staff at District TB Units to perform project/study-related activities;
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials as required;
  • Monitor (serious) adverse events and report to the investigator and study coordinator within 24 hours;
  • Enter all the study data into the data management software systems;
  • Weekly and monthly reports as required, quarterly reports to donors;
  • Complete monthly financial reports related to the project/ study;
  • Support other work as required by the study director and line manager.
  1. Supporting in preparing outlines and conducting research
  • Develop and edit IRB aplication;
  • Developing and establishing standardized operational procedures for the ongoing group research;
  • Construct data collection forms and manage data, completing data entry forms on ONA;
  • Organize training sessions, prepare, and present a section of content related to the NC process: patient recruitment, data collection, data entry;
  • Coordinate with relevant technical units, especially the NRL and provincial labs, to implement new testing techniques and enhance capacity for lab staff;
  • Develop and finalize budgets, plans for activities within the research, and for each specific activity;
  • Edit and finalize documents, contracts for the importation of chemicals, and testing for the research;
  • Suggest improvements for the development and finalization of contracts between the organization and hospitals for project implementation and research;
  • Develop SOPs for the process of preparing and submitting applications for research conducted by FIT RD organization
  • Assist with other activities as requested by manager and the board of directors.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a field related to health, epidemiology, development, or management is required
  • At least 2 years of experience working in non-profit organizations, preferably for health-related programs/projects
  • Experience effectively engaging with government health entities
  • Experience engaging with community healthcare workers
  • Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Good attitude, self-motivated, and ability to work well individually as well as in teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in Vietnamese is required
  • Some knowledge of English is preferred, but not required

Applications should include:

  • A cover letter
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • At least two employment references (Name, Phone Number, Email Address)

How to submit an application:

  • By e-mail to fitrd@tbhelp.org
  • Subject: “Application for Research Officer in HN”
  • No later than 31 January 2026

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Full benefits will be included in the compensation package.

All applications will be carefully considered, but only short-listed applicants will be interviewed.
If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this means your application was unsuccessful.

FIT is an equal opportunity employer.

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