The Project

Cyprus Dysmenorrhea (CypDy) Project is a bi-communal research study on dysmenorrhea and vitamin D, funded by the European Union (EuropeAid/173620/DH/ACT/CY), and lead by Dr. Nilufer Rahmioglu from COHERS/KISAD and Dr. Lysia Demetriou from FemHealth. The purpose of this study is to explore the symptoms, effects on quality of life and awareness of dysmenorrhea in menstruating individuals in Cyprus. Additionally, it will explore potential associations between dysmenorrhea symptoms and vitamin D levels in adolescent and pre-menopausal individuals.

The Role

Responsibilities

Conduct patient screenings, enrolment, and follow-ups per protocol
Keep recruitment records including consent forms and study documents
Manage study and patient calendars and schedules
Ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Assist with writing and editing of study-related documents
Assist with the project’s social media

Selection Criteria

Fluent Turkish speaker
Strong organisational and communication skills
Positive attitude
Good understanding of menstrual health and sensitivities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in using social media (Instagram/Facebook)
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, psychology, nursing, medical or relevant field (completed or final year students)
Good knowledge of English

How to apply

Please submit the following documents as PDF files via email to kisadiletisim@gmail.com by 23:59 on the 30^th of November 2024:

CV
Contact details of two referees (they will be contacted at the interview stage)
Cover letter: max 300 words, please give a brief description of your motivation for this role and any relevant background/experience
Submission of degree certificates (if applicable)

For enquiries please contact:

Dr. Nilufer Rahmioglu: www.linkedin.com/in/nilufer-rahmioglu or

Dr. Lysia Demetriou: www.linkedin.com/in/lysia-demetriou

Resources

KISAD (Website in Turkish): www.kisad.org

KISAD (Social media): www.facebook.com/kibriskadin and www.instagram.com/cohere_kisaa

Data Privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted will be processed in accordance to GDPR and related EU data protection legislation.

This publication was funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Cyprus Women's Health Research Society (COHERS/KISAD) and FemHealth Research Cyprus and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

Cyprus Women's Health Research Society (COHERS)

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