| Job Responsibilities
Leads and manages the EGPAF/Malawi portfolio of research and evaluation activities including the generation of proposals and other requests for funding related to HIV clinical, implementation, or program effectiveness research
Leads and/or oversees all aspects of the research and evaluation studies, from idea conception, development of protocols and data collection instruments, personnel training, study implementation, data management/analysis to manuscript writing.
Work closely with the Technical and SI teams to identify priority program and public health evaluation questions
Identify and evaluate interventions to address key programmatic challenges using strong scientific methodology to inform the program, MOH, and the broader HIV field
Liaises with the EGPAF global regulatory officer to ensure all human subjects’ research protections are in place and all protocols undergo appropriate sponsor, U.S. and Malawi IRB review and approval.
Ensures the highest quality scientific, ethical and regulatory standards for all research activities
Supervises and mentors research team members to enhance their knowledge and career development
Leads the capacity building of EGPAF staff and Fellows, partners, and MOH personnel in the conduct of research through research trainings, mentoring, and sharing/review of relevant scientific literature
Fosters Learning and Capacity Building
Leads capacity building of the SI&E Unit and EGPAF staff and fellows, partners, and MOH personnel in the SI&E through trainings, mentoring, and sharing/review of relevant scientific literature.
Leads in preparation of study reports, abstracts and manuscripts and dissemination of results at district, national, and international levels.
Collaborate with the global Research team and research teams across EGPAF programs to leverage global expertise, share experiences, and facilitate multi-country research activities.
Required Qualifications
MD, PhD or similar advanced degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Maternal Child Health, Public Health or HIV related sciences
Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in health research in developing countries, including protocol elaboration, design of surveys, data collection, data analysis, and scientific publication elaboration
S/He must have led from conception, development to report / or publication at least two protocols.
S/he must have authored at least two abstracts at international conference and one publication in a peer review journal
Experience in maternal, child health and HIV/AIDS research preferred;
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of HIV services, PMTCT, MCH, pediatric and adult HIV care and treatment
Knowledge of protection of human subjects in research and ethics regulations to ensure compliance with all local and international requirements
Proficiency in the use of databases such as Microsoft Access, Epi-Info and analytical software, such as STATA, SPSS, R is an advantage
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to prioritize, take initiative and follow-through
Proven abilities in HR management and team work
Results oriented with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with competing priorities
Proficiency in English (reading, speaking and writing)
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Available for regular traveling within district in Malawi (up to 40 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Interested qualified candidates should send their expressions of interest enclosing copies of their certificates and a detailed current Curriculum Vitae including names and contacts of at least three traceable referees, and indicating their availability to take up the position to.
The Country Director,
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation,
1st Floor, NEDBANK House, City Centre
P.O. Box 2543
Lilongwe
Or email to:
Email: mwrecruitment@pedaids.org
Closing Date: 28 May 2017
Location ; Lilongwe
Company: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids foundation (EGPAF) | | |
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