Position: RESEARCHER LEVEL 1

We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated quantitative Researcher (Level 1) to be part of our health economics research and implementation science portfolio. This portfolio focuses on the costs, cost effectiveness, and benefits of healthcare interventions, health financing and health systems, and other priority public health challenges, with opportunities for both primary data collection and mathematical modeling. Successful applicants will assist senior researchers to develop studies and analyze and publish data that contribute to the evidence base for improving access to and delivery of health care services and population health.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Contribute to research development, design, and implementation including writing research
  protocols, SOPs, designing research tools and obtaining relevant ethics and site approvals
• Data collection and management, including: 1) developing tools for data collection; 2) creating
  data entry databases and working with data capturers to collect high quality data; 3) organising
  and conducting data monitoring; and 4) creating analytical datasets
• Conduct statistical analysis of study datasets
•  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders and academic conferences
• Manage training logistics independently. Develop materials and train the research team on the
  requirements for the study with guidance from senior researchers
• Working with senior researchers and principal investigators on the development of original
  research manuscripts and abstracts for publication and presentation
• Working in an interdisciplinary team environment with other health professionals

Requirements

• Acceptance into an Honours or Masters’ degree program in epidemiology, public health or
  related quantitative field.
• Minimum 3-5 years research experience or comparable professional experience.
• Expertise with data analysis software such as SAS or Stata.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in using various research methodological designs.
• Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel internationally (primarily within sub-Saharan Africa) for 1 to 2 weeks at time.
• International work experience beneficial.
• Code 8 Drivers License.