Description
HeliumCare is hiring a Research Specialist to lead the research agenda across HeliumCare and other unique research touchpoints within Helium Health.
You''ll turn program and organizational insights into research output — journals, abstracts, papers, and conference presentations — and represent Helium''s work in research and academic circles.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Analysis:
Lead research design and analysis drawing on HeliumCare program work and other relevant data touchpoints across Helium Health
Identify research questions and opportunities across public health programs and Helium''s broader work
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data quality and research rigor
Publications & Writing:
Write and publish journal articles, abstracts, and papers based on program and research findings
Produce white papers, case studies, and reports that translate research into evidence funders, partners, and the public can use
Draft thought leadership content positioning HeliumCare and Helium Health''s broader work with the right audiences
Conferences & External Representation:
Identify and secure speaking/presentation opportunities at public health, health tech, and research conferences
Attend and represent HeliumCare at relevant research forums and academic events
Build relationships with academic institutions, research bodies, and public health networks
Positioning & Strategy:
Work with program and comms teams to ensure research output supports HeliumCare and Helium Health''s broader positioning in public health and health tech
Translate complex research findings into accessible formats for internal stakeholders, funders, and the public
Contribute research-backed evidence to grant proposals and funder reporting
Requirements
Advanced degree in Public Health (MPH or equivalent), Epidemiology, Health Data Science, or related field — or a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with demonstrated research experience
Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals or presenting at conferences
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; comfort working with program and organizational data
Excellent scientific/academic writing skills
Ability to translate research into accessible content for non-academic audiences.
Nice to Have:
Existing relationships with public health or health tech research networks in Nigeria/Africa
Experience with grant-funded research or donor-facing reporting
Familiarity with health data platforms or EMR/digital health data.