Operational Research Epidemiologist

The MSF Mombasa Project is conducting a multiyear mixed methods research study, which collects and analyses diverse forms of data (quantitative, qualitative) to enhance and evaluate the project’s impact on population health and well-being. This position will coordinate daily operations of all research activities and staff, working in close consultation with the principal investigators, medical team, and other collaborators.

Accountabilities:

• Participating in defining the objectives of operational research, implementing research protocols, refining data collection tools, and ensuring participant recruitment and retention.

• Coordinating the execution of the research with partners and in compliance to approved study protocols.

• Providing training to and supervising the team implementing the research.

• Lead data collection activities in coordination with the research team.

• Ensuring the highest ethical standard is maintained, including that all participants have freely given

  their consent to participate and have received the correct information in a format they can comprehend.

• Reviewing data collection and undertaking analysis as appropriate, reporting on a regular basis to the functional referent about study progress and any relevant information for the project and mission.

• Support dissemination of study methods and results including through reports, presentations, papers, and other scientific output.

• Managing data systems and ensuring accurate, high-quality datasets that adhere to the highest standards of security and confidentiality.

• Support dissemination of findings as described in the study protocol, including to MSF teams and partners from government, academia, and community.

• Support research planning and budgeting.

• Provide administrative support to the study investigator group, including its principal investigators.

• Propose and undertake analyses of study data.

• Ensure the protection of rights, safety and welfare of study participants and staff.

• Support and guide the research officers and, as necessary, other project staff to ensure adherence to study procedures, verification processess.

• Collaborate with and support the research’s principal investigators (PIs) in preparation of timely submission of reportable events.

• Ensure data is recorded, handled, stored and reported accurately and confidentiality is maintained.

• Partcipate in the project’s meeting.

Education:

• Higher degree (Bachelors or Masters) in epidemiology, medicine, public health, psychology, or some other similar field.

• Essential experience coordinating or supporting research initiatives in health or the social sciences.

• Essential experience leading a team, including people management and collaboration between partners.

Experience

• Essential experience leading or supporting survey research.

• Desirable experienced leading or supporting qualitative research.

• Desirable experience on health topics pertaining to adolescents, young people, and/or key population.

Languages

• English + Kiswahili essential.

Knowledge

• Essential knowledge of research methods.

• Essential knowledge of data management, including quality control and assurance.

• Essential computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Essential knowledge of statistical analysis package (e.g., Stata, R, SAS).

• Desirable knowledge of survey platforms (e.g., Kobo, Qualtrics).

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation

• Teamwork and Cooperation

• Behavioural Flexibility

• Commitment to MSF Principles

• Stress Management

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application through: [email protected] by 18 July 2024.

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