Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with possible field visits to Wolaita Zone/Sidama/Oromiya Regions)

Type of Contract: full time consultancy (1 year)

Start Date: Soon

Reports to: Geshiyaro Program Manager

Salary: As per the EPHI salary scale

About the Geshiyaro Project

The Geshiyaro Project is a flagship multi-year initiative aimed at interrupting transmission of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) in southern Ethiopia through a combination of high-coverage mass drug administration (MDA), WASH interventions, and data-driven decision-making. The project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health and global partners.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret data from ongoing Geshiyaro surveillance, MDA coverage, parasitological surveys, and WASH assessments

• Lead the preparation and submission of at least 3 high-impact scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals within the contract period

• Support preparation of policy briefs, abstracts, and presentations for conferences and stakeholder engagements

• Collaborate with the international partner researchers on manuscript co-authorship and review

• Ensure compliance with ethical and data protection standards in all publications

• Build the scientific publication capacity of junior research staff through mentorship 

Deliverables:

• At least 3 scientific manuscripts drafted and submitted to indexed journals

• Monthly progress reports on manuscript development

• Presentation of findings to Geshiyaro team and stakeholders

• Support in preparing scientific content for donor reports and conferences

Job Requirements

• PhD or Master’s in Public Health, Epidemiology, Parasitology, or closely related field

• At least 10 years of relevant research experience

• Demonstrated success in publishing in peer-reviewed journals

• Strong statistical analysis and data visualization skills

• Excellent English writing and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience with STH/SCH research or MDA programming

• Familiarity with NTD programs and similar interventions

• Experience working with MoH/EPHI dataset

How To Apply

Note  Interested applicants can register in Online through only THIS LINK send their CVs and relevant documents at the address given below within 07 days from the first appearance of the announcement

Remarks: Please attach copies of transcripts, academic degree, work experience  letters together with the application. If not attached the copies you may be not short listed.