Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) is a technical arm of the Federal Ministry of Health of Ethiopia responsible in conducting research in health and nutrition, managing public health emergency and providing reference laboratory service. Currently the Institute is leading COVID-19 preparedness and responses activities in collaboration with other organizations and stakeholders. The research directorates of the Institute are closely working with emergency operation center to make all program decision evidence based.

Job Description
1) Coordinate the write up of the research projects
2) Writing manuscript and publishing papers on COVID-19
3) Technically lead activities data analysis, manuscript write up, planning, monitoring, and evaluating of progresses
4) Organizes workshop and conferences
5) Participate in collecting, reviewing, archiving of primary and secondary data relevant to research projects
6) Liaise with EPHI research directorate/units
7) Map partners (who is doing what), compile outputs of COVID-19 related research activities
8) Produce policy briefs from rigorous systematic reviews, in-depth analysis of studies etc.
9) Network with ministry of health, regional health bureaus and partners
10)Support other Operations Research and related activities as needed

Job Requirements
PhD in epidemiology or public health from a recognized academic institution is required. A specialized training in research methods, public health systems or related is an advantage.
Experiences
The incumbent must have experience of at least five years in research work with published articles in recognized scientific journals. Hands on experience in designing research tools, training, and supervising research teams; preferably in academic or research institutions is an asset.

Desired Competencies
• Ability to coordinate activities in research and/or academic and public health institutes
• Ability to conceptualize, devise and lead research, research strategies/ research themes
• Demonstrated experience in writing research proposals and protocols; designing tools; and conducting interviews, focus group discussions
• Be familiar with local and international research ethics
• Be able to use statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R or SAS etc.
• Demonstrated research communication and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with existing health policies, strategies and plans of the country
• Ability to coordinate research workshops and conferences
• Ability to develop evidence use tracking mechanisms at national and regional levels
• Ability in disseminating research findings with different; publication, policy briefs


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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