As a scientific collaborator, you will join the Health Information service within the Epidemiology and Public Health scientific directorate of a renowned scientific institute. The service organizes, among other things, the national Health Survey in Belgium and contributes to various projects aimed at improving the quality and representativeness of health data. You will participate in a European project that aims to extend the European health survey to older people residing in residential care centers.
This project aims to test two sampling methods to assess their feasibility and formulate recommendations for future surveys. Thus, the project contributes to better inclusion of underrepresented populations in health surveys. You will be part of a multidisciplinary scientific team and work closely with surveyors, participating institutions, and the various project partners.
What you will do.
- Participate in the preparation and organization of data collection, particularly in the development of field procedures, survey materials, and activity planning
- Contact selected residential care centers, present the project, and coordinate their participation in the study
- Train, guide, and support surveyors during data collection
- Monitor fieldwork, including the involvement of institutions and their residents, refusals, difficulties encountered, and adherence to procedures and deadlines
- Identify operational problems and propose solutions to improve participation and ensure the quality of data collection
- Perform quality controls on collected data and contribute to its documentation
- Participate in the analysis and interpretation of results and in the drafting of the scientific report
- Contribute to formulating methodological recommendations for future health surveys among residents of institutions
Profile
Diploma.
- Master in public health, epidemiology, (bio)medical sciences, social sciences, psychology, gerontology, or a related field
Experience.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in coordinating research projects, organizing data collection, or leading fieldwork
- Experience with conducting surveys, managing surveyors, or collaborating with healthcare institutions is a plus
Technical skills.
- Good knowledge of data collection methods and methodological principles of surveys
- Practical experience with planning, monitoring, and coordinating activities involving multiple parties
- Knowledge of statistical software such as R or SAS is desirable
Generic skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and operational follow-up capabilities
- Meticulous, independent, proactive, and able to solve problems encountered in the field
- Good relational skills, comfortable interacting with various stakeholders, and team spirit
Language skills.
- Good command of Dutch or French
- Good knowledge of the other national language
- Good command of English
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