SRO/LVCT/07/2023
Job purpose
The successful candidate will be expected to lead the research, register and complete a Ph.D. in Global Health (the project will cover registration and training fees). The Senior Research Officer will work with the Principal Investigator, study co-investigators, County Health Departments and the Ministry of Health to implement this research and ensure the delivery of high-quality psychosocial interventions that target CHVs. The Senior Research Officer is expected to engage flexibly with multi-disciplinary partners including. psychologists, health system researchers, social scientists, policymakers, primary health workers, and CHVs. In addition to research-specific roles, as part of the Ph.D. scholarship, the successful candidate will design and test and evaluate co-developed psychosocial support interventions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implementation of the community-based participatory research (CBPR) and health systems research
Implement community-based participatory research (CBPR) and health systems research to the highest level of quality.
Coordinate research in all study sites and participate in multidisciplinary research activities
Conduct high-quality CBPR and health systems research to inform the scale-up of interventions to improve mental health well-being and agency for CHVs
Apply qualitative research methodologies to design study components and analyze data for uptake of intervention(s) and policies at community, county, and national levels
Collaborate with consortium partners to develop context-specific mental health interventions for CHVs, and liaise with consortium partners to coordinate robust data collection.
Implement research in line with all NIHR funding and administrative requirements.
Lead the training, debriefing, mentoring, and support to field teams throughout the study.
Produce articles and policy briefs to communicate research findings to a wider audience
Lead the development of academic papers for submission to high-impact journals.
Be responsible for writing project reports, policy briefs and other technical documents as appropriate
Coordinate the development of communication materials that will enhance the visibility of this study
Communication
Work with the different health systems teams on communications for social media platforms and the LVCT Health website
Develop and manage effective relationships and communication pathways with all LVCT Health departments and research partners
COMPETENCY CRITERIA
Qualifications, Training & Knowledge
MSc/MPhil in a relevant discipline in health and social sciences (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social sciences).
Understanding of health issues, services, and Kenya’s health system
Training at Master level in health systems research methods. Knowledge of community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods will be an added advantage
Experience
At least 5 years of hands-on experience implementing mixed methods health systems research. Experience with CBPR methods will be an added advantage
Experienced and competent in advanced qualitative data analysis using software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, etc. Experience in quantitative analysis will be an added advantage.
Experienced and competent in the delivery of implementation science projects in the health sector
Experience in publishing peer-reviewed articles in academic health systems research journals
Experience in supervising project teams, including training and mentoring research assistants
Skills & Behaviours
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in English and Swahili
Demonstrable attention to detail and accuracy, leading to high-quality research data and results
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to achieve research objectives independent of day-to-day supervision
Ability to work as an integral, productive, and cooperative member of a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent communication skills suitable for the management of, and liaison with, a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and multinational team
Ability to work independently and demonstrate the ability to be able to lead others
The closing date July 21,2023
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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org . The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject line and cover letter.Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.LVCT Health is an equal opportunity employer.LVCT Health DOES NOT CHARGE any fee whatsoever in any part of the recruitment process (application or interview meeting). LVCT Health does not ask for information on applicants’ bank accounts either.
Apply via :
recruitment@lvcthealth.org
