OUCRU Indonesia

Asia Regional Mesh – Coordinator for Community Engagement in Global Health Research

Group: Public and Community Engagement
Location: Jakarta (with frequent travel within Asia)
Hours of work: 1.0 FTE
Tenure: 2 years (renewable)
Reporting to: Mary Chambers (OUCRU) & Alun Davies (TGHN)
Vacancy reference: OUCRU ID – ARM COORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – Jakarta

Background

The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. In Vietnam, we are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal closely collaborates with the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kathmandu, and OUCRU Indonesia exists in partnership with the University of Indonesia. As a Wellcome Trust Africa Asia Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome Trust since our establishment in 1991.

OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care.

Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org

Job Summary

1. Regional Network Development

  • Map regional Community Engagement (CE) expertise, institutions, and initiatives across Asia.
  • Build and coordinate a connected regional network of CE practitioners and researchers.
  • Establish and support a regional advisory structure.
  • Convene practitioner and leadership networks to encourage peer learning and collaboration.

2. Capacity Strengthening & Skills Development

  • Develop a context-appropriate training curriculum that supports growth of CE skills and knowledge in the region.
  • Identify or develop/commission training modules, uploading to the Mesh platform.
  • Coordinate and deliver skills-based activities (webinars, workshops, learning sessions, working groups).
  • Facilitate exchange of tools, methods, and regional case studies.
  • Promote shared learning to strengthen CE leadership and practice across institutions.

3. Knowledge Sharing & Platform Development

  • Curate and disseminate regional CE tools, examples, and best practices through the Mesh open-access platform and associated networks.
  • Support integration of CE within broader research capacity strengthening efforts.
  • Act as the local ambassador for The Global Health Network (TGHN).

4. Strategic Alignment & Collaboration

  • Work closely with OUCRU PCE leads, Mesh Senior Programme Manager (TGHN), Regional TGHN coordinators
  • Ensure alignment of deliverables across partners and funding streams.
  • Contribute to regional strategy discussions and evolving TGHN direction.

5. Strengthening Research Quality & Funding Competitiveness

  • Support embedding high-quality, locally grounded CE approaches into research programmes.
  • Contribute to strengthening CE components in regional funding applications.
  • Promote alignment of research with community priorities to improve relevance, trust, and uptake.

6. Active contributor to the OUCRU Community

  • Be an active member of OUCRU-Indonesia, the PCE team in Indonesia and wider OUCRU PCE group.
  • Contribute to team activities and support other engagement activities when needed.
  • Promote OUCRU-Indonesia, and align all activities with the OUCRU mission, in particular with Indonesian national stakeholders.

This position will be jointly managed by Alun Davis and Mary Chambers, and sit within the OUCRU-Indonesia team managed by Eva Simarmata.

Selection Criteria

  • Minimum 6 years’ relevant professional experience.
  • Good understanding of community engagement principles and global health research systems.
  • Demonstrated experience building and coordinating networks or partnerships, ideally across institutions or countries.
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills, with experience organising workshops, webinars, or learning activities.
  • Good understanding of pedagogy, developing and delivering training.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple stakeholders and reporting lines, with strong organisational skills.

Benefits

  • The remuneration package that includes annual leave, sick leave, THR, optional private medical cover, BPJS Kesehatan, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan
  • Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Indonesia Labor Law.

How to Apply

Please quote the reference “ OUCRU ID – ARM COORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – Jakarta – Your name ” in your email subject.

Please submit the following documents by email:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact details of a minimum two professional referees
  • Salary expectations

Applications should be sent to: recruitment.id@oucru.org

Deadline for submission: Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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