Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior, principally through social marketing of family planning and health products and services, and health communications. PSI has programs in more than 60 countries and works in malaria, HIV, reproductive health, child survival, and tuberculosis.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org
ACTwatch is PSI’s multi-country research project designed to provide relevant, high quality evidence to inform and monitor malaria control policies and programs. The project is currently implemented in 12 countries through funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID, and UNITAID. National antimalarial market outlet surveys collect information about antimalarial and RDT availability, price, and market share. Complementary research components include fever case management quality of care studies using consultation observation and client exit interviews. See www.actwatch.info for more information.
Under the leadership of the Project Director, the ACTwatch team is comprised of a Deputy Director, a Principal Investigator, Research Managers, Research Associates, and a Data Manager. A central team of Research Associates work with PSI Country Program Coordinators (based in PSI country platforms) to collect and analyze quantitative survey data using standardized methods and tools. ACTwatch seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Associate.
The consultant will report to the Research Manager that is based in Nairobi, Kenya and will be assigned to Madagascar (two months in country) to implement, analyze and disseminate the ACTwatch outlet survey.
Scope of Work:
Together with Country Program Coordinator, the Research Associate will be responsible for conducting data collection training, fieldwork, data analysis and report production activities according to project standards, protocols, and timelines. Specific tasks include:
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org
ACTwatch is PSI’s multi-country research project designed to provide relevant, high quality evidence to inform and monitor malaria control policies and programs. The project is currently implemented in 12 countries through funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID, and UNITAID. National antimalarial market outlet surveys collect information about antimalarial and RDT availability, price, and market share. Complementary research components include fever case management quality of care studies using consultation observation and client exit interviews. See www.actwatch.info for more information.
Under the leadership of the Project Director, the ACTwatch team is comprised of a Deputy Director, a Principal Investigator, Research Managers, Research Associates, and a Data Manager. A central team of Research Associates work with PSI Country Program Coordinators (based in PSI country platforms) to collect and analyze quantitative survey data using standardized methods and tools. ACTwatch seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Associate.
The consultant will report to the Research Manager that is based in Nairobi, Kenya and will be assigned to Madagascar (two months in country) to implement, analyze and disseminate the ACTwatch outlet survey.
Scope of Work:
Together with Country Program Coordinator, the Research Associate will be responsible for conducting data collection training, fieldwork, data analysis and report production activities according to project standards, protocols, and timelines. Specific tasks include:
- Completing study design documents and ensuring ethical review through PSI’s Research Ethics Board. Planning, preparation, and execution of fieldworker trainings according to project standard operating procedures.
- In-country support, oversight and quality assurance of data collection for the duration of fieldwork (2 months spent in-country to support preparation, training, and data collection).
- Data cleaning and analysis using Stata according to project standards and guidelines. Quality and timely production of study reference documents (comprehensive summary of research findings from each country).
- Collaboration with co-investigators towards delivering the project dissemination plan, including production of country reports, conference presentations, and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree (MPH, MSc, etc.) in statistics, demography, epidemiology or other related field.
- Field experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.
- Strong quantitative data management and analysis skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Stata is required.
- Excellent communication and training facilitation skills.
- Experience contributing to research study protocols / study designs and IRB submission.
- Experience designing and conducting/managing quantitative research fieldwork training, data collection, and data entry in developing countries is required. Malaria research experience preferred.
- Experience with electronic data collection is preferred.
- Proficiency in French (written, spoken) preferred.
STATUS:
- Consultant
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org
Population Services International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Population Services International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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