| Senior Study Coordinator (Qualitative) - Expert Clients study
Dignitas International (DI), medical and research organization has supported care for people with HIV related conditions in the Malawi’s South East Zone (SEZ) of Malawi since 2004. Since 2010, with the support of USAID Malawi and working with the Ministry of Health (MoH), DI has greatly expanded quality HIV testing, care and treatment for people with HIV and related conditions throughout SEZ through HIV-focused health system strengthening activities support. DI has been engaged in pursuing opportunities to sustain and continue the project beyond its current project cycle hence, it has been able to secure probable funding for a follow-on project entitled, “Innovative HIV Services for Malawi’s Achievement Of 90-90-90”, funded by USAID through a regional funding mechanism called EQUIP.
Dignitas has job a vacancy for the following position:
Senior Study Coordinator (Qualitative) (Expert Clients study)
Reporting to: Qualitative Researcher
Responsibilities
The Senior Study Coordinator (SSC) is responsible for responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Expert Clients study.
He/she reports to the Qualitative Researcher and has a technical reporting line to the study principal investigator (PI).
He/she will also work closely with all other study investigators.
He/she is responsible for leading the implementation of Expert Clients study whilst collaborating closely with Dignitas’ investigators.
The overall aim of is to describe and explore the current roles of Expert Clients, and document shifts in motivation, roles and practices in relation to the roll out of Test-and-Treat in Malawi.
The core responsibilities of the SSC include managing ethics processes, developing content related to the study and managing the project including budgets and grant reporting data, overseeing the implementation of the intervention, data collection, reporting, training of research assistants and data collectors, liaising with data management and data analysis, and dealing with issues arising during the course of a study project.
The SSC is expected to take part in the data collection, analysis and dissemination of studies.
Key aspects of this position include the ability to work closely with the rest of the research and program teams, managing study issues, and ensuring that project is completed on time and within the budget.
Qualifications
Master’s in Public Health, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, or equivalent experience Minimum two years of proven experience in managing research projects, preferably in HIV/AIDS
Familiarity with the Malawi Ministry of Health ART program is an asset
Strong report writing skills, ability to present data and findings clearly
Demonstrated ability in the use of qualitative and quantitative methods and management and analysis of large datasets
Significant experience in annual planning, grant management, project budgeting and donor reporting in a range of formats Strong organizational management and development skills
Computer proficiency with MS Office and research analysis software (NVivo)
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Chichewa
Professional drive and ability to manage tight timelines and potentially stressful, shifting priorities and deadlines
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should send resume and detailed cover letter, referencing the position title in the subject by 16th June, 2017 To:
Human Resource and Admin Manager
Email: zombahr@ dignitasinternational.org
Location: Zomba
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-06-16
Company: Dignitas International (DI) | | |
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