Research Associate for Health and Social Welfare (Healthcare Unit)

Under the instructions and supervision of the Executive Office members in the Healthcare Unit, the successful candidate will perform a wide range of research activities in the healthcare and social welfare disciplines. The main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Research Activities

• Assisting Executive Office members at any stage of research, including conducting literature reviews, interviews, developing concept notes and research proposals, and writing manuscripts.

• Supporting data collection, cleaning, analysis, and management.

• Monitoring project progress and resolving any issues that arise.

• Monitoring research budgets.

• Drafting and editing policy briefs and other reports, such as event articles for the ERIA website, and editing reports submitted by each counterpart.

• Drafting official letters to relevant counterparts.

• Drafting and editing research cooperation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other official agreements.

• Coordinating project management schedules, resources, and information.

• Participating in decision-making processes for ongoing and prospective research projects.

• Striving to understand the teams mission and workflow to effectively communicate with external stakeholders in healthcare and social welfare disciplines.

• Supporting event organisation domestically and internationally, including contracting service providers, arranging meetings/conferences (online and physical), sending invitations, etc., whether online, hybrid, or in-person.

• Liaising with potential partners (“Counterparts”) to identify their needs and objectives to develop research projects, acting as the point of contact.

• Actively participating in partnership and outreach activities, approaching potential collaborators, attending related meetings, taking notes, and following up where necessary.

• Performing other research activities contributing to the overall objectives of the Healthcare Unit as required.

Requirements

• Interest in and experience with healthcare-related research are essential.

• Well-developed interpersonal and teamwork skills, initiative, persistence, and a positive attitude.

• Ability to coordinate and cooperate effectively with other ERIA staff members.

• Capacity for honest self-reflection and accountability regarding ones performance.

• Ability to accept guidance from senior team members but also work independently when necessary.

• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to compose engaging and accurate content in English are required.

• Experience in logistical support for organising online, hybrid, and in-person events, meetings, and seminars is highly desirable.

• Ability to manage tasks with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate a high degree of proactivity and initiative.

• Understanding of a hands-on, results-oriented approach.

• Strong logical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to identify ways to develop research projects in light of Counterparts opinions are highly desirable.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Essential:

• A Masters degree (preferably in public health, global health, health sciences, social sciences, health economics, or related fields).

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) and Bahasa Indonesia, including highly developed document-drafting skills.

• Strong academic record.

• A minimum of 7 years of professional and research experience in relevant sectors.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of and research experience in Asia, preferably resulting in academic publications.

• Experience working with multisectoral stakeholders.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in international settings.

• Experience as a civil servant and/or working in an international organisation is an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Salary and benefits: Competitive salary depending on the candidates academic achievements and professional experience. Healthcare coverage is included.

• Term: Fixed term of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 5 years in total, subject to performance and budget continuation.

• Location: ERIA Annex Office, Sentral Senayan II, 6th Floor, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8, Gelora Bung Karno - Senayan, Jakarta Pusat 10270, Indonesia.

Entry on duty: as soon as possible

Deadline for application: 15 September 2025, Noon, Jakarta time

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following documents to *******@eria.org:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. A one-page cover letter

3. An essay demonstrating your ability to contribute to ERIA Healthcare teams research activities

4. A list of 2-3 references

Only applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted for further consideration.

The essay should describe your professional competence, your knowledge of and interest in ERIA, and why you are a strong candidate for this position. Please write ‘Application for Research Associate for Health and Social Welfare (Healthcare Unit) in the email subject line. ERIA only accepts applications submitted via the above email address. 

Note: ERIA does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. For questions, please contact *******@eria.org. For more information, visit the ERIA website at http://www.eria.org.

Information :

• Company : Economic Research Institute For Asean And East Asia
• Position : Research Associate for Health and Social Welfare (Healthcare Unit)
• Location : Jakarta
• Country : ID