KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Research Director Jobs in Ethiopia
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KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Research Director Jobs in Ethiopia
Purpose of the positionKNCV is looking for a Research Director who will lead and provide oversight for the implementation of the research activities of the ETBE project and provide substantial technical assistance on setting research agenda and building capacity (on research) of the National TB Program (NTP) and the ETBE-supported Regional Health Bureaus.
Position in the organization
The Research Director will report functionally to the Monitoring and Evaluation and Research Director and hierarchically to the Technical Director / Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).
The Director will work closely with relevant technical teams at the central and the regional level.
Duties and responsibilities
The Research Director will
Lead the development and implementation of an operational research (OR)/implementation science agenda
Lead the design of research protocol and get IRB approval for the TB Elimination pilot Study.
Lead the TB prevalence survey and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) study, costing study model for elimination in the TB elimination woredas
Develop operational research questions to locate points where TB care can be integrated to address the specific barriers in service access
Assist the NTLP to create a framework for the potential elimination of TB in Ethiopia earlier than 2050 by synthesizing and sharing findings from the Elimination study
Strengthen the capacity of the NTLP and regional, zonal and woreda offices on research
Support small research grants program to incentivize and build the capacity of young and experienced researchers in universities, NTLP, RHBs, and other research institutions to implement the priority studies.
Technically assist the TRAC in its functions of setting national TB research agenda, dissemination of research findings (e.g. development of policy briefs) •
Produce monthly (an/or quarterly reports) reports to determine progress on projects research activities
Participate in national technical working groups including partners meetings to coordinate research-specific activity implementation;
Mentor and graduate TB experts at NTP and RHBs that can take over
the duties and responsibilities of the research director;
Lead the writing and dissemination of research findings in form of technical publications (highlights, technical briefs, policy briefs);
Coordinate and support the writing of scientific articles for national and international TB conferences;
Contribute to other project activities as requested by the Monitoring and Evaluation and Research Director.
What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer?
A fixed-term contract for a year with a possibility for extension;
An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where a pro-active mentality is appreciated;
A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme;
Full-time employment consists of 40 hours per week.
Job Requirements
Education
Minimum
Medical Doctor or BSc in health-related sciences - with a masters’ degree in public health, epidemiology or equivalent. PhD in health-related sciences is a plus.
Knowledge/Experience
Demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) working as a research coordinator/director;
Substantial experience in developing research protocol;
Substantial experience in leading large-scale community-based research preferably TB research;
Substantial experience in research data synthesis with at least 10 publications in peer-reviewed journals of which at least 3 as first author;
Substantial experience in developing technical briefs, policy briefs, articles;
Experience in good clinical trial experience is an advantage;
Knowledge of TB from clinical and programmatic perspectives is an advantage
Behavioral competencies and skills
Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners at all levels (government, NGOs and local community-based organizations);
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
Country national preferable, conversant in the local language;
Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload;
Ability to work in a national and international team.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Research Director Jobs in Ethiopia
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