POSITION SUMMARY:
The program seeks to recruit a Senior Research
Advisor to technically support the implementation of the Combination Prevention
Program and evaluation in Bukoba Municipal District, Kagera, Tanzania. Working
together with the in-country research and evaluation unit, clinical and
technical program staff, as well as the ICAP New York-based Strategic
Information Unit, the Senior Research Advisor will provide technical and
scientific input to all aspects of the Combination Prevention project,
including data analysis and dissemination of results. The Senior Research
Advisor will be involved in oversight and technical support of all activities
related to the implementation and internal monitoring of the Combination
Prevention (CP) program and evaluation.
Advisor to technically support the implementation of the Combination Prevention
Program and evaluation in Bukoba Municipal District, Kagera, Tanzania. Working
together with the in-country research and evaluation unit, clinical and
technical program staff, as well as the ICAP New York-based Strategic
Information Unit, the Senior Research Advisor will provide technical and
scientific input to all aspects of the Combination Prevention project,
including data analysis and dissemination of results. The Senior Research
Advisor will be involved in oversight and technical support of all activities
related to the implementation and internal monitoring of the Combination
Prevention (CP) program and evaluation.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Overall:
- Provide oversight and technical support of all
activities related to the implementation and internal monitoring of the
Combination Prevention (CP) program and evaluation. - Support the CP planning and documentation with
emphasis on developing evaluation SOPs, but also including active
coordination & participation in development of program SOPs. - Oversee all revisions to the evaluation tools
(survey questionnaires, SI tools) and consents; develop supervision and
reporting systems and tools related to data collection. - Learn the selected electronic data entry software
and oversee its successful use for data collection during the baseline and
follow-up survey rounds. - Support the development of quality assurance
and study monitoring systems. - Participate in hiring and training of research
unit staff including project/site coordinators, interviewers, and data
entry clerks and ensure their integration into existing in-country teams. - Ensure training of evaluation staff is
complete, timely and of high quality, contributing to training modules and
curricula as appropriate to training needs. - Support the monitoring and timely reporting of
progress, ensuring that CP activities (program and evaluation) are moving
according to agreed-upon timelines. - Monitor the CP program and evaluation budget
and expenditures. - Contribute to efforts that ensure all Columbia
University, local IRB and CDC project determination approvals are obtained
and maintained. - Represent ICAP in meetings with Government of
Tanzania counterparts, donors, partners and other stakeholders. - Participate in the development of analysis
plans, and as appropriate, conduct analyses and draft abstracts,
presentations and publications. - Liaise with ICAP HQ research and Strategic
Information teams on research-related matters.
Build the Capacity of Research Team Members Based
in Kagera Region:
in Kagera Region:
- Provide technical support and mentoring to CP
project staff, in particular the Study Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator
and M&E data management staff so that the program and evaluation
components are implemented in accordance with the protocol, standard
operating procedures, good clinical practice, and ethical/regulatory
requirements. - Support additional study activities ongoing
within the Kagera research unit with regard to study monitoring,
reporting, and support to research unit staff.
EDUCATION:
- MD, PhD, Ed. D, or professional equivalent.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working
with facility or community based research or program evaluations in a
manager/coordinator’s capacity; - Good knowledge and experience in the field of
HIV/AIDS epidemiology; - Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative and
quantitative research methodologies; - Excellent oral/written communication,
interpersonal, organizational and computer skills; - Significant working experience in supervising
junior researchers.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate in epidemiology, demography, social
science or a related discipline; OR an MPH with significant analytic
training preferred; - Good experience in, or knowledge of electronic
data collection, programming for data management and statistical
programming skills (SAS, STATA) desired; - Experience living and working in Africa
preferred; - Knowledge of Kiswahili an advantage; or
willingness to study and practice Kiswahili; - Interest in making at least a 2-year
commitment to the position.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires some travel to remote areas of
Tanzania and internationally (approximately 25%).
Note: This is a local hire position and the
successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP-Tanzania and subject to the
local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary
and benefits package.
successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP-Tanzania and subject to the
local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary
and benefits package.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please send a Cover
Letter and CV with “Senior Research Advisor – TZ” in the subject line
to icap-jobs-tanzania@columbia.edu.
Letter and CV with “Senior Research Advisor – TZ” in the subject line
to icap-jobs-tanzania@columbia.edu.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013
