Research Officer
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The position holder is
responsible for leading and coordinating research activities under the Africa
Higher Education Health Collaborative project, specifically needs assessment
research (NAR).
Responsibilities
Overall Coordination /Management
- Lead
the coordination of research activities under the three needs assessment
research project pillars (Health Employment, Health Entrepreneurship and
Health Ecosystems)
- Support
preparation/updating of needs assessment research protocol
- Lead
packaging and submission of needs assessment research protocol to ethics
review boards in countries of data collection and coordinate revision
based on feedback from ethics review boards
- Review
and adjust needs assessment research workplan to reflect phased approach
- Lead
the design of needs assessment research and process mapping
- Track
and report on research activities, progress, and outcomes.
- Conduct
periodic review and evaluation of efficacy of research efforts in
collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate
in regular team meetings to review progress and deliverables.
- Lead
on regular updates related to research’s progress with pillar leads at the
University of Toronto and Amref Health Africa in Canada, as well as with
partners in the Health Collaborative network.
Data Collection and Analysis
- Lead
design/review of needs assessment research data collection tools.
- Lead
the validation of data collection tools and study processes.
- Lead
needs assessment research data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and
report writing
- Lead
design/review of needs assessment research data collection tools
Knowledge
- Dissemination
- Lead
preparation of dissemination plan
- Present
needs assessment research findings to implementation team, at local and
international conferences
- Any
other tasks
- Participant
in Amref Research Community of Practice
- Support
Amref research grant application
- Participant
in Amref ethic review board activities and meetings
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in Public Health, Statistics, Development economics, Epidemiology,
Social Sciences or related studies from a recognized institution.
- Professional
training in research methods.
- At
least Five (5) years of relevant experience in research, preferably within
a health- oriented NGO.
- Research
background with at least five publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Multi-country
experience.
- Strong
data management and analysis skills.
- Knowledge
of data security protocols.
- Expert
knowledge of data analysis programs such as SPSS, STATA, and/or EPI INFO.
- Experience
in writing and dissemination of research reports.
Skills and Competences
- Excellent
understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and
analysis.
- Strong
command of English is a requirement, both oral and written.
- Proficiency
in other languages, including relevant dialects in the study’s focus
countries (Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa) considered an
asset.
- Strong
command of virtual platforms, such as Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
- Excellent
coordination skills.
- Excellent
communications skills.
- Strong
leadership skills and people management skills.
- Must
be a team player and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability
to work with multi-cultural teams.
How to Apply
