PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY RESEARCHER At Connecting Research to Development

• Conduct and lead quantitative and qualitative research including research design, tool design, analysis and discussion, and generation of recommendations.
• Investigate, analyze, and interpret data using accepted quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.
• Recommend and develop quantitative and qualitative approaches for use in analyses.
• Prepare analysis plans and write detailed specifications for analysis files, consistency checks, tables, and figures.
• Provide clear written and verbal summary interpretations of analyses conducted.
• Oversees and support the work of the research project implementation team (junior researchers).
• Lead training on new projects and research tools with junior researchers.
• Assist in business development including conceptualization of new research studies, proposal writing, and strategic planning.
• Organize project files, data, and documents.
• Attend meetings with project partners.
• Strengthen team dynamics.
• Capacitate the research skills of the junior researchers.
• Contribute to reports write-up.
• Develop articles for publication.
• Other tasks as assigned by the CEO.

Desired Qualifications

• At least Master’s degree in public health or related field;
• At least 5-7 years of working experience in public health research;
• At least 3 years of working experience in qualitative and quantitative public health research is a must;
• Expertise in any of the following is advantageous: Immunization and Vaccines, Serological studies, Health Policy, Health Education or Community Health.
• Experience working with government ministries, international donor agencies, and INGOs is a must;
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Collaborative and constructive team member;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong presentation and training skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft office;
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis software is a must ;
• Examples of published research is a plus;
• Fluency in written and oral English.