Dignitas
International (DI) is a medical and research organisation dedicated to
transforming patient health and health care systems for the most vulnerable
people
DI works with patients, health care workers, researchers and policymakers to
treat patients, mentor medical staff and develop the knowledge base of
researchers and govt to catalyse change in local health practice and
policy. The DI Malawi team of 175+ staff works primarily in the six
districts of the South East Zone with the main office located in Zomba.
DI is seeking to recruit a highly motiva
ted person for the following
position
Qualitative Researcher -1
This person is responsible for overseeing and coordinating qualitative
research. This person will be based in Zomba to sport the DI Research
Dept where he/she will be responsible for leading the development and
implementation of qualitative studies and contributing to dissemination,
knowledge translation and policy recommendations
The Qualitative Researcher will initially focus on the National Evaluation of
the Malawi PMTCT Program (NEMAPP) study and a longitudinal qualitative
assessment to identify the successes and challengers of implement the integrated
PMTCTT/ATRT approach from the perspective of implementers, beneficiaries and
community members
Contribute to developing study protocols, protocols and data collection tools,
Coordinate collection and analysis of research data, Implement quality control
for the qualitative studies, Contribute to publications and conference
presentations
Minimum Masters or PHD in Anthropology, Social Sciences, or a related
discipline, Minimum 5 yrs of proven experience in leading qualitative
research projects, preferably in the context of HIV and PMTCT research in
Malawi, Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and
Chichewa, Demonstrated ability in the use of a range of qualitative data
collection methods including in-depth interviewing and participatory
observation, Demonstrated ability to present study findings clearly in
peer-reviewed publications and international presentations, Excellent
proficiency with MS Office, Endnote, and qualitative analyses package
NVivo-10, Experience in study planning, grant management, project
budgeting an donor reporting in a range of formats
This is a full time position on one yr contract with possibility of
extension. The suggested start date is September 1st 2015, Salary will
commensurate with skills and experience, with a medical and health benefits
package and 4 weeks of vacation
This is a full time position on one year contract with possibility of
extension, The suggested start date is
Qualified applicants should send resume and detailed cover letter, referencing
the position title in the subject by 10th July, Attn: Human Resources and
Administration Manager, Dignitas International, P O Box 1071, Zomba, email zombahr@dignitasinternational.org Please
note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, DI thanks all
applicants for their interest.
