JOB PURPOSE:
The research officer will be responsible for 1) Executing research activities focused on a process evaluation of a maternal and child health service redesign in Kakamega county 2) Support County feedback activities together with Havard TH Chan Public Health School.
Description:
REPORTS TO: Study PI and Study Supervisor.
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
INDIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: None
JOB DIMENSIONS:
The primary responsibility will be to support a body of work focused on a on a process evaluation of a maternal and child health service redesign in Kakamega county.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the supervisor to:
Lead the process evaluation of health system effects of SDR and its political economy
Lead the analysis and write-up of study findings
Develop written reports on the analyses conducted and their interpretation.
Support the day-to-day management of the project including through co-ordination with stakeholders at local, regional and national level.
Support stake-holder meetings with project participants, local, regional and national governments and key stakeholders.
And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant will have:
A bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent).
At least two years post-qualification experience in medical practice or health research environment.
Experience and skills in conducting evaluations of complex interventions, and broader policy and systems research
Qualitative data analysis skills using NVIVO as a minimum.
A licensed Kenyan Medical practitioner
Desirable Criteria
Excellent organizational and communication skills
COMPETENCIES:
Good writing skills.
Good presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills)
Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
Office based.
Field work in selected counties.
Willingness to travel to Kakamega.
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