Assistant Researchers_ Public Health 

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI reorganized by the decree of the Council of Minister’s Regulation No. 376/2016 as biomedical research, clinical trial and research capacity building under the Federal Ministry of Health. AHRI, over its 50 years in service, is well known for its hub function for skill and technology transfer and partnership embracing research agendas with direct impact in the development and transformation of population in Ethiopia and beyond.

The Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) Research Division is one of the departments in the institute and currently MNTD has secured grant from the European Union in collaboration with Institut Pasteur Paris (IPP), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and other collaborators for the project entitled “Serological Testing And Treatment For P. Vivax: From A Cluster-Randomized Trial In Ethiopia And Madagascar To A Mobile-Technology Supported Intervention-PvStatem”.

Therefore, the MNTD Division is looking for self-driven, motivated, innovative and energetic researchers to join our team as Assistant Researchers_ Public Health to coordinate the Social Science Work Package (qualitative study) field activities of the PvStatem project.

Tasks, duties and responsibilities

·         Coordinate the social science work package field activities; data collection for the Formative Rapid Assessment and Qualitative study

·         Check the quality of qualitative data collected at spot and take correction actions if there is any deviation/problem

·         Work with the research team to develop key research questions,

·         Identify and qualify research participants

·         Develop tools and conduct focus groups discussions and interviews

·         Analyze data, Document and Present research findings

·         Communicate with stakeholders around the study area including study participants to facilitate the data collection process

·         Manage the field work logistics in collaboration with project coordinator (s)

·         Orient and train the local data collectors on the objective of the study and data collection instruments and data quality parameters

·         Transcribe and translate the collected qualitative data and prepare reports in collaboration of the social science work package Leader

·         Prepare and submit periodic progress reports to project coordinator (s), social science WP leader and the project PI

·         Assist the social science WP leader in scientific manuscript write up and technical reports

·         Perform any assignments given by the PI 

Job Requirement

·         MPH Degree in Public Health and having BA or MA degree in Social Science fields such as Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and related fields from a recognized university is an advantage.

• At least two years proven experience as a qualitative researcher.

·         Experiences in qualitative study specially data collection tools, real time data capturing tools (RedCap), field data collection, data transcription, translation and manuscript write up

·         Experience in coordinating field work activities

·         Experience in project activities

·         Experience in qualitative data analysis Software (Nvivo, Atlasti, etc)

Other Competencies

·         Strong computer literacy (MS office: Word, Excel, Power Point and internet use)

·         Excellent interpersonal communication skill

·         Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels

·         Ability to work with others/team work, including international collaborators

Positions available: 2 (two)

Duty station: Addis Ababa with a frequent travel to the field (study sites) and may stay for months in the field

Salary: ETB 15,767.00

Terms of employment: one year contract period with full time employment basis with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should send the following through CLICK HERE on or before October 24, 2023.

·         A CV/resume (not more than 5 pages)

·         A cover letter (note more than one page)

·         A one page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process

·         Three references with their email address