IRC Research Manager Jobs in Uganda

IRC Research Manager Jobs in Uganda

Under the direct supervision of the IRC Ebola Preparedness & Response Coordinator and in coordination with the Makerere University School of Public Health study team, the Research Manager will be primarily responsible for coordinating, supporting, and supervising a research study of the impact of community engagement on infection prevention and control measures for the prevention of the spread of Ebola.

This will entail overseeing the data collection, including focus group discussions with community members, interviews with health facility staff, facility assessments, and patient surveys; as well as reporting on research achievements at various stages of the study.

The Research Manager will be expected to support data entry and carry out quality of care and data quality checks for completeness and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Project Implementation

Organize and support facilitation of focus group discussions with community members and key informant interviews with health facility staff using semi-structured interview guides

Assure qualitative data quality and alignment with research objectives

Responsible for management of qualitative and quantitative data

Support implementation of community engagement activities, in coordination with the Makerere University team and IRC staff

Support recruitment and training of data collectors for patient survey administration

Support IRC staff with data entry and analysis of weekly facility IPC assessments

In collaboration with the IRC Health Research & Evaluation Officer, analyse data as it is collected to ensure that tools are adapted as necessary to align with research objectives and ensure data quality

Monitor equipment and stationery used in the study and provide updates on stock status accordingly

Communication

On data collection days, provide daily updates on progress as well as challenges experienced and measures put in place to ensure successful implementation of the protocol

Report to the Principal Investigators any concerns or negative events that occur related to the study in a prompt and transparent manner

Maintain a professional relationship with health facility staff to

effectively communicate the study protocol procedures and IPC best practices where appropriate

Attend scheduled research team meetings and calls

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Reporting and Coordination

Work with the research team and local community leaders to acquire community-level consent and participation at the start of the study

Coordination and implementation of the study protocol

In collaboration with the research team, schedule and conduct meetings with MoH

Officials and other implementing partners on study protocol, progress, and interim results

Represent IRC in Ebola response coordination meetings to provide updates on the progress and share lessons learnt and best practices

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Public Health or related degree from a recognized University

Demonstrated research experience
Qualitative data collection experience (including facilitation of focus group discussions and interviews)

Experience conducing trainings for data collectors

Experience in data collection entry including quality checks for both quantitative and qualitative data

Experience of working in networks and building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders

Must be a strong team player and result oriented with ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience with infection prevention and control at health facilities or epidemic response desirable

Understanding of community engagement is desirable

Fluent in written and spoken English required, Runyoro/Rutooro/Rukonzo are local languages preferred

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 29th July 2019

For more information and job application details, see; IRC Research Manager Jobs in Uganda

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