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Clinton Foundation
Closing date: 02 Jul 2010
Location: Uganda
Location: Uganda
Overview:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is seeking a talented, highly motivated, mature and flexible individual to support the design and implementation of a randomized impact evaluation in Uganda.
Through financing provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and in collaboration with other institutions in the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, CHAI is currently supporting a number of operational research studies to answer some of the key outstanding questions related to the AMFm, and barriers to effective malaria treatment more broadly.
This project will test the feasibility of making rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria—blood stick tests that give results in 15 minutes—available in the small private drug shops in rural areas of the country. The study coordinator will most likely be based part time in Kampala, Uganda and part time living in the field (Eastern Uganda), especially during project implementation.
This position begins in June 2010; Only candidates able to commit to stay through the duration of the project (12-18 months) will be considered.
Responsibilities:
Participating in all aspects of project implementation including: designing and implementing the intervention, participating in data collection, managing a field team of Ugandan surveyors, assisting with preliminary data analysis
Regularly liaising with and working under the guidance of the Principal Investigators leading the study
Developing survey tools
Developing data collection protocols
Developing training materials for other field staff/enumerators
Developing and overseeing data management processes
Conducting quality control of data as it comes in from the field
Liaising the Government of Uganda and other stakeholders in the malaria community
Writing project reports and helping draft policy memos
Helping with other dissemination tasks as needed
Qualifications:
Experience in social science field research
Excellent management and organizational skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Willingness to travel frequently and to do field work
Ability and willingness to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
Flexibility, self-motivation, and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies and to work independently
Advantages:
Advanced degree in economics, public health, public policy, social sciences or related fields
Familiarity with randomized evaluations preferred
Experience in and knowledge of Africa strongly preferred
Experience with survey implementation strongly preferred
Knowledge of STATA strongly preferred
How to apply
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: http://careers-clintonfoundation.icims.com/jobs/1694/loginReference Code: RW_845L36-40