Research Coordinator

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU); Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai seeks a Research Coordinator for CKD prevalence and registry development. The role involves leading data collection, analysis, and governance for a multi-site study, with responsibilities spanning data dashboards and manuscript preparation.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree, demonstrate strong statistical skills, and collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and partners to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related discipline.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Ability to produce reports, presentations, and publications within set deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection, entry, cleaning, and management of large health-related datasets.
• Conduct statistical analysis and support interpretation of data for reports and publications.
• Liaise with healthcare providers, research partners, and community stakeholders to support participant recruitment and registry engagement.
• Develop and maintain research documentation, protocols, and ethical governance submissions.
• Prepare interim and final project reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Support the development of interactive data dashboards and visual reports to facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff or research assistants, where required.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Report writing

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Data Science/Epidemiology

Master’s degree in Public Health/Data Science/Epidemiology

Tools

R

R Shiny

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU; www.mbru.ac.ae) is part of Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in the UAE. Dubai Health seeks to strengthen Dubai as a global leader in health care, medical education, research, and scientific innovation, to enhance the capabilities of Dubai’s healthcare sector. Dubai Health is managing and operating 54 sites, including 6 government hospitals, 26 ambulatory health centers, 20 medical fitness centres, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), and Al Jalila Foundation.

Job Description

Job Title: Research Coordinator – CKD Prevalence and Registry Development

Location: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Reports to: Principal Investigator, CKD Registry Study

Contract: 2 years full or part time (negotiable)

Salary: To be agreed

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead data collection, entry, cleaning, and management of large health-related datasets.
• Conduct statistical analysis and support interpretation of data for reports and publications.
• Liaise with healthcare providers, research partners, and community stakeholders to support participant recruitment and registry engagement.
• Develop and maintain research documentation, protocols, and ethical governance submissions.
• Prepare interim and final project reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Support the development of interactive data dashboards and visual reports to facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff or research assistants, where required.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related discipline.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Ability to produce reports, presentations, and publications within set deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong planning, organising, and time management skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data.

Desirable Criteria

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Data Science, (Bio)statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant research experience.
• Experience liaising with healthcare and community stakeholders.
• Experience in registry development.
• At least 6 months’ experience in healthcare data management.
• At least 6 months’ experience analysing large health-related datasets.
• Experience developing data dashboards and interactive reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of R, R Shiny, or equivalent statistical/programming software.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, and Power BI.
• Understanding of data protection policies, confidentiality requirements, and IT/data security.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.