Earn over 53m Annually as Research Officer at Sightsavers
Salary: 53,489,650 to 72,368,350 UGXSightsavers is an International Development Organization which works with partners to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities in over 33 developing countries across Africa, Asia and America. Sightsavers seeks to achieve a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers offers a great place to work within easy reach of London and Brighton.Job Summary: The Research Officer will technically support research and other evidence-generating activities within Sightsavers’ programmes in health, education and social inclusion in East, Central and South Africa (ECSA) region. Our current research portfolio includes a range of quantitative and qualitative studies, including prevalence surveys, behaviour studies, operational and system research and impact evaluations. The post holder will work with our global Research team and our programmes in the ECSA region and will support a range of research, dissemination and capacity building activities. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Work in liaison with the Sightsavers Research team and country offices to identify research questions pertinent to our programmes and to integrate operational research within our ongoing projects; Collate country specific information and evidence to underpin our new programmes and funding applications; Significantly contribute to the development of study protocols and research tools; and submit ethics applications;Work closely with the in-country academic partners and/or consultants and supervise all aspects of the fieldwork; Actively contribute to data collection; data analysis; reporting and dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications; and presentations; Discuss research findings with programme managers and implementation partners and ensure that the implications of research are well understood and used in future programmes and advocacy; Actively contribute to organisational capacity building in the area of research skills and knowledge.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold an Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline;The ideal candidate for the Research Officer vacancy should hold a postgraduate degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics or a related discipline. Comprehensive knowledge of different research paradigms and methods, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches;The incumbent should have a strong interest in health and disability research to join its Policy & Strategic Programme Support team.Proven experience of conducting and managing research in the areas of health and/or disability; Good working knowledge of bibliographic databases and literature review processes;Previous experience of developing research protocols and tools;Past exposure and experience of collecting quantitative and qualitative data and fieldwork supervision; Good knowledge and experience of research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Past experience of working in partnership with academic institutions. Prior experience of writing literature reviews, research grant applications, research reports and peer-reviewed publications;Good knowledge and understanding of research governance and ethical principles particularly in relation to research with children and vulnerable people; Possess excellent analytical skills;Possess the ability to plan, design, undertake and supervise research projects; Ability to collect data using both quantitative and qualitative techniques; Excellent data analysis skills using software packages, e.g. STATA, SPSS, NVIVOExcellent written and spoken communication skills in English; Possess the ability to motivate and work within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;Ability to work under pressure;Ability to travel for up to 16 weeks a year (national and international)Skills in communicating & influencing Team WorkingExcellent Planning & Organising skills Skills in Change & ImprovementDecision Making skills Skills in Delivery and Implementation
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