Knowledge Translation Officer
(GHC Fellowship Malawi) -
Nationally recruited
Organization: African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
Organization: African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Eligible Citizenship: Malawi
Application Code: M01-Nat
Issue Area: Health Systems
Strengthening / Healthcare Access
Position Overview: The Knowledge
Translation Officer (KTO) will work closely with AFIDEP staff on the population
change and sustainable development initiatives, health systems strengthening
projects, or communications and knowledge management teams, or a combination
depending on individual interests.
The position mainly entails
carrying out research, generating and synthesising knowledge, identifying gaps
and opportunities; and providing evidence and practical solutions that can
enable policymakers to address inequalities and barriers to access in delivery
of population, sustainable development, and health programmes and
interventions.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the
implementation of research projects including data collection and
collation, data analysis, and systematic evidence and policy reviews
- Promote
application of research findings in decision-making processes at national,
regional, and international levels
- Write critical
research reports
- Contribute to capacity
building and knowledge generation/synthesis activities
- Contribute to
proposal writing
- Develop and
disseminate policy-oriented advocacy materials
Desired Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
- Bachelor’s
degree in public health, population studies, economics, communications
sciences, social sciences, or related field*
- Preferred:
Master’s degree in above fields
- Strong
qualitative and/or quantitative research skills*
- Demonstrated
excellent writing and communication skills in English*
- Minimum of
three years of relevant experience in research; programme management;
knowledge translation; policy engagement, including scientific writing,
synthesising and translating research evidence into outputs that are
usable by policymakers; developing policy-oriented advocacy materials; and
monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes
- Relevant
training in research and policy analysis work
- A track record
in coordinating research programmes and partnerships
- Understanding
of key policies and stakeholders in the field of development, specifically
population, health and communications in Malawi
- Demonstrated
experience in use of scientific software (Endnote, SPSS, Stata, Nvivo) for
data analysis and management
- Analytical and
critical thinking
- Additional
official language such as French is an added advantage
- Ability to work
with minimal supervision, results-oriented
- Strong
accountability and attention to detail
- Excellent
organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A living
stipend of $650/month
- Housing and
utilities
- Health
insurance
- A professional
development grant of $600
- An award of
$1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs
covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
*Note: The living stipend and
the completion award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by
the placement organisation.
Living and Working in Malawi: Fellows are provided with basic housing and a utilities stipend during the fellowship year. GHC coordinates housing for fellows in shared apartments or houses that meet GHC's safety standards.
Living and Working in Malawi: Fellows are provided with basic housing and a utilities stipend during the fellowship year. GHC coordinates housing for fellows in shared apartments or houses that meet GHC's safety standards.
Fellows at AFIDEP will be
housed in Lilongwe, an urban city and capital of Malawi. National fellows have
the option to remain in their own housing and receive a supplemental housing
stipend.
How to Apply
How to Apply
To apply to this position
click here: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
Knowledge Translation Officer
(GHC Fellowship Malawi) -
Internationally recruited
Organization: African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
Organization: African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Eligible Citizenship: USA
Application Code: M01-Int
Job Function: Knowledge Management,
Research
Issue
Area: Health
Systems Strengthening / Healthcare Access
Position Overview: The Knowledge
Translation Officer (KTO) will work closely with AFIDEP staff on the population
change and sustainable development initiatives, health systems strengthening
projects, or communications and knowledge management teams, or a combination
depending on individual interests.
The position mainly entails
carrying out research, generating and synthesising knowledge, identifying gaps
and opportunities; and providing evidence and practical solutions that can
enable policymakers to address inequalities and barriers to access in delivery
of population, sustainable development, and health programmes and
interventions.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the
implementation of research projects including data collection and
collation, data analysis, and systematic evidence and policy reviews
- Promote
application of research findings in decision-making processes at national,
regional, and international levels
- Write critical
research reports
- Contribute to
capacity building and knowledge generation/synthesis activities
- Contribute to
proposal writing
- Develop and
disseminate policy-oriented advocacy materials
Desired Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
- Bachelor’s
degree in public health, population studies, economics, communications
sciences, social sciences, or related field*
- Preferred:
Master’s degree in above fields
- Strong qualitative
and/or quantitative research skills*
- Demonstrated
excellent writing and communication skills in English*
- Minimum of
three years of relevant experience in research; program management;
knowledge translation; policy engagement, including scientific writing,
synthesising and translating research evidence into outputs that are
usable by policymakers; developing policy-oriented advocacy materials; and
monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes
- Relevant
training in research and policy analysis work
- A track record
in coordinating research programmes and partnerships
- Understanding
of key policies and stakeholders in the field of development, specifically
population, health and communications
- Demonstrated
experience in use of scientific software (Endnote, SPSS, Stata, Nvivo) for
data analysis and management
- Analytical and
critical thinking
- Additional
official language such as French is an added advantage
- Ability to work
with minimal supervision, results-oriented
- Strong
accountability and attention to detail
- Excellent
organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A living
stipend of $650/month
- Housing and
utilities
- Health
insurance
- A professional
development grant of $600
- An award of
$1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs
covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
*Note: The living stipend and the completion
award may be paid out in USD or local currency, as determined by the placement
organisation.
Living and Working in Malawi: Fellows are provided with basic housing and a utilities stipend during the fellowship year. GHC coordinates housing for fellows in shared apartments or houses that meet GHC's safety standards.
Living and Working in Malawi: Fellows are provided with basic housing and a utilities stipend during the fellowship year. GHC coordinates housing for fellows in shared apartments or houses that meet GHC's safety standards.
Fellows at AFIDEP will be
housed in Lilongwe, an urban city and capital of Malawi.
How to Apply
How to Apply
To apply to this position
click here: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
Open till: 18th January 2017