Ethiopian Public Health Institute Central Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Public Health Institute Central Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
Objectives of the positionThe survey coordinator will support EPHI to develop internal systems for quality control for survey implementation.
This means internal systems that validate the survey protocol is being followed by data collectors and field supervisors, and validating the quality of work of the field supervisors.
Specifically, the coordinator will provide technical support to EPHI in implementation of health facility surveys according to the Protocol.
The role of this position requires combining various approaches to ensure the SPAsurvey implementation.
This requires decent and productive working relationships geared towards common objectives. Hence, the position holder will play an important role in building these relationships within EPHI and Health System and Reproductive Health Research Directorate in particular. The position holder will support the directorate and the survey in performance tracking, problem solving and capacity development.
S/he is expected to be an outstanding professional with strong track record of inspiring team, influencing change and improve performance.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Research leadership
Ability to coordinate and lead projects and programs
Experience working with multiple data source agencies, institutes or individuals
Experience on large national or regional health and health related surveys
Ability to guide national data sharing policy, develop data regulations and assist data sharing mechanisms
Ability to work on different data and evidence sources and to make sure the health system addresses national targets
Ability to conceptualize a national data management approaches for several research data sources
Demonstrated research leadership skill locally or internationally
Demonstrated ability in articulating and devising national research strategies, research questions and action plans
Experience in leading research programs and data sources either locally or internationally
Ability to guide publicity of data sources as required
Research Technical Skill
Evaluate data needs;
Review the SPA questionnaires;
Finalize survey instruments (questionnaires and manuals);
Review SPA Design;
Review the budget for resources mobilization and overall management by EPHI;
Train data collection staff;
Monitor, and coordinate the data collection process;
Review the produced and analyzed survey results;
Coordinate
the write-up of the survey reports;
Organize dissemination workshop and use the survey findings.
Advise in-depth analysis of SPA data, or any health-related operational studies;
Produce policy relevant findings from rigorous reviews, etc.
Provide substantial contribution in the scientific advisory committee, research technical working groups and others;
Undertake high quality implementation survey as directed by the Principal Investigator.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the survey activities including training, field support, monitoring, data management
Coordinate, manage & ensure the Data collection process
Lead and guide Data collectors, Supervisors and Regional coordinators during data collection.
Support the administration of surveys by helping ensure compliance with good practice in relation to the conduct of survey, ethics policy, and other relevant EPHI policies.
Performance of the planned activities with data collectors, supervisors and regional coordinators, providing regular report as well as other needed correspondence in a timely manner to the appropriate bodies.
Coordination, collaboration and networking skills
Ability to create research data source collaborators or networks, routine data source collaborators or networks
Demonstrated research communication and interpersonal communication skills
Familiar with existing health policies, strategies and plans of the country
Ability to work independently, supervise different data sources
Ability to lead national and international research conferences
Ability to negotiate with funding organizations, research institutes and individual researchers
Able to facilitate and assist in mapping, centralizing, digitizing, manage and analyze existing and new data sources in the country
Job Requirements
At least MSc/Mph in health services research, public health, biostatistics, demography, Epidemiology, Health Informatics or any other related fields
15 years of work experience in health system research
At least 3 peer reviewed publications
Additional Job Requirements
Experience in quantitative data collection and analysis
Excellent communication skills
Good written and spoken English
Ability to build rapport and feel comfortable working in a team
Ability to read text, absorb and pick out the interesting, important and relevant parts
Willingness to learn and develop skills
How to Apply
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