Regional Researcher
PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visitwww.psi.org.
PSI seeks a Regional Researcher for East Africa to provide support to PSI’s global mission. The Regional Researcher will provide strategic leadership, capacity building support, and technical assistance for monitoring and evaluation to multiple PSI programs in the East Africa region and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position reports to the Deputy Regional Director, East Africa with a dotted line reporting to the Deputy Director, Research & Metrics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The regional researcher collaborates across PSI country platforms to: • Oversee research monitoring and evaluation activities, including logframe development, study design, questionnaire development, data analysis, and dissemination; • Design quantitative, qualitative, mapping, and marketing research studies in collaboration with country-level researchers and programmers; • Build capacity among country-level researchers and partners to design studies, oversee data collection, and analyze/interpret/disseminate results; • Work with country-level researchers to develop annual research portfolios and manage regional and local research subcontractors; • Ensure studies are in compliance with ethical and internal quality standards; • Support country research managers with dissemination of research results internally and externally; • Conduct assessments of MIS systems, including review of processes, tools, and dashboards; • Assist with pilots of new MIS approaches and softwares; • Promote use of routine data for decision-making; • Provide technical assistance to country platforms to build skills in interpreting research results and using evidence to guide program decisions and activities; • Build skills among researchers and programmers in health impact metrics as outcome measurements and strategic decision-making tools; and • Provide technical management of country-level staff, as appropriate
The regional researcher collaborates across PSI country platforms to: • Oversee research monitoring and evaluation activities, including logframe development, study design, questionnaire development, data analysis, and dissemination; • Design quantitative, qualitative, mapping, and marketing research studies in collaboration with country-level researchers and programmers; • Build capacity among country-level researchers and partners to design studies, oversee data collection, and analyze/interpret/disseminate results; • Work with country-level researchers to develop annual research portfolios and manage regional and local research subcontractors; • Ensure studies are in compliance with ethical and internal quality standards; • Support country research managers with dissemination of research results internally and externally; • Conduct assessments of MIS systems, including review of processes, tools, and dashboards; • Assist with pilots of new MIS approaches and softwares; • Promote use of routine data for decision-making; • Provide technical assistance to country platforms to build skills in interpreting research results and using evidence to guide program decisions and activities; • Build skills among researchers and programmers in health impact metrics as outcome measurements and strategic decision-making tools; and • Provide technical management of country-level staff, as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree (MA, MPH, MSc) in public health, behavioral sciences, population studies, psychology, communication, or a related field preferred; PhD a plus • At least five years of professional experience in applied research, monitoring, and evaluation, including field experience in a developing country (experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred) • Proven experience successfully building capacity in and mentoring researchers • Familiarity with MIS systems and processes • Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, disseminate, and manage monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, family planning, malaria, or child survival programs • Expertise with SPSS and ability to conduct multivariate analysis • Ability to develop partnerships with internal senior management, external donors, and NGOs • Experience managing multiple studies and teams in a variety of environments • Excellent analysis and writing skills • Outstanding interpersonal skills • Willingness to travel up to 50% of time within the East Africa region • Fluency in English required
• Master’s degree (MA, MPH, MSc) in public health, behavioral sciences, population studies, psychology, communication, or a related field preferred; PhD a plus • At least five years of professional experience in applied research, monitoring, and evaluation, including field experience in a developing country (experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred) • Proven experience successfully building capacity in and mentoring researchers • Familiarity with MIS systems and processes • Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, disseminate, and manage monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, family planning, malaria, or child survival programs • Expertise with SPSS and ability to conduct multivariate analysis • Ability to develop partnerships with internal senior management, external donors, and NGOs • Experience managing multiple studies and teams in a variety of environments • Excellent analysis and writing skills • Outstanding interpersonal skills • Willingness to travel up to 50% of time within the East Africa region • Fluency in English required
Repertoire of desired expertise/skills includes: • Experience in market research • Knowledge of MIS systems, specifically DHIS2 • Experience analyzing qualitative data (in Atlas TI, Ethnograph, or similar program) • Experience with mapping studies and maintaining GIS • Experience with mobile health technologies • Experience developing learning materials • Health metrics analysis • French or Portuguese language skills
Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in low-income countries, knowledge of public health issues and social marketing products. Familiarity with donor-funded international development projects preferred.
How to apply:
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PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals
regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability
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