Reports to: Manager H&N North Horr and technically to principal investigatorDirect reports: NoneJob Location: North Horr, MarsabitContract DetailsEleven Months (11 Months) Fixed Term Renewable Contract Subject to Availability of Funds and PerformanceStarting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 99,197 per monthHardship Allowance for Marsabit Non ResidentsGroup PensionGroup Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)Job SummaryTo provide technical leadership, guidance and training as well as providing hands on support to Ministry of Health (MoH), and community groups in the implementation of an operations research in North Horr of Marsabit County.Programme Management And DevelopmentMain Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of the research work plan in coordination with the project teams
Liaising with the local and county level with SHMT, Marsabit County Officials, and Health Facility Management Teams to enhance coordination and collaboration in program implementation and sustainability.
Provide technical assistance in the implementation of mother MUAC research, linking it with surge model scale up in Marsabit County
Timeline and financial tracking, with support of Manager H&N, to ensure timely and effective deliverables of research agenda
Participate in quarterly strategy review and planning meetings with the project research team.
Implementation of Operations Research
Contribute to the review of data collection tools, including surveys and qualitative interviews
Oversee data collection, data analysis and data synthesis, and ensure the use of effective data tools by all project staff and partners
Translate research findings into policy and programme recommendations and suggestions for the use of mother MUAC
Based on data, suggest additional analyses and highlight interesting findings
Document the research process as an integral part of the operations research
Assist in drafting of periodic donor reports and lead research final reports.
Dissemination
Draft technical documents based on the research findings for submission to the nutrition specialist and HQ Technical Backstop as needed
Contribute to research dissemination through involvement in technical working groups, global networks, conferences, and with other key stakeholders
Lead the drafting of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
Representation
Attend County level technical meetings and conferences, as needed, to disseminate research results.
Training/Mentoring
In partnership with the program team, contribute to capacity building of MoH and partner agency staff members.
Assist in the planning and coordination of trainings associated with the intervention of study
Monitoring and Reporting
Monitoring the progress against objectives outlined in the program plans.
Preparing high quality written reports for Concern and donors (monthly, quarterly and annual) and others as required.
Conduct frequent field visits for monitoring to ensure effective research and programme implementation.
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when necessary and comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies.
Ensure adherence to P4 at all times.
Responding to Emergencies
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Initiate EMT Meetings and document such meetings for follow up
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Programme Participant Protection Policy
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
ExperienceJob Specification:
Tertiary level education related to: public health or nutrition or research methods, and/or operations research.
At least three – years demonstrated work experience in research related positions or projects and/or programmes.
Proven track record of collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
It is highly desirable that candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:
Experience and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at County and sub county level
Child health and nutrition, specifically the diagnosis of undernutrition
Behaviour change strategies
Skills
High personal standards of excellence;
Excellent:
Verbal and written communication skills in English;
Interpersonal skills;
Creative thinking and solution building abilities;
Strategic thinking and operational planning capabilities;
Administrative and organisational abilities, including an eye for detail;
Demonstrated drive and initiative, a self-starter with a can-do attitude.
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language/s skills is an added advantage
DisclaimerThis job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.
