Project Name: USAID Communication for Healthy
Communities (CHC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
FHI 360 is a leading global
development organization dedicated to ^proving lives around the world. Our
professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic
development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in
gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and Technology giving
us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated
development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in
the U.S. and around the world.
Communication for Healthy
Communities (CHC) is a five- year program implemented through a cooperative
agreement between the United States Agency for International Development
USAID/Uganda) and FHI 360. The program supports the Government of Uganda (GOU)
and US government (USG) implementing partners to design and implement quality
health communication interventions to contribute to reduction in HIV
infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition,
malaria & tuberculosis.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Carries
out research development with senior staff to develop, implement, manage,
and conduct research studies to support the program. - The
incumbent makes detailed evaluative assessments and observations, analyzes
data and interprets results using qualitative/ quantitative methods and statistics. - In
charge of determining the feasibility of developing new research based on
program rollout to generate knowledge for project advancement. - Conducts
literature/data reviews and reporting research data for program review and
quality. - Ensures
that project activities are implemented successfully and according to
timelines. - Generates
and disseminates highlights of research in appropriate formats to staff
and stakeholders. - Prepares
research concepts, proposals, reports, technical briefs, and manuscripts
following established policies and procedures. - Ensures
compliance with institutional and government regulations when writing and
reviewing protocols, analysis plans, reports, technical briefs, and
manuscripts. - Actively
coordinates local IRB submissions for research proposals - Supports
the design and implementation of research studies, including the sampling,
recruitment, training, field oversight (budget, logistics, support
supervision), and data management. - Develops
training materials and conducts training for study implementation based on
institutional policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Offer
contextual and technical input in questionnaire development, data
analysis, study design, and materials management. - Plans,
organizes, and manages resources/processes (plus consultants) for
successful completion of study goals. - Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the USAID FHI360 Research Manager vacancy should
possess a Masters’ Degree (or its equivalent with research experience) –
Education, Health, Behavioral, Social Sciences, or related field. - At
least seven to nine years of research or evaluation experience with
international development programs. - Computer
proficiency in Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet/analysis software,
Qualitative software, and other technology required. - Articulate,
professional and ability to communicate with confidence to stakeholders
and staff. - Ability
to read, write and speak fluent English and at least one local language. - Ability
to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow
essential. - Must
be able to travel locally up to 40%
All candidates who wish to
join the USAID FHI360 project in the aforementioned capacity should send a
cover letter, updated CV/resume including salary requirements to: The Human
Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P. O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda
or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org.
Please clearly indicate the title of the position in the email subject line.
Deadline: Wednesday, 17th June
2015
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