Job Type: Full-time
Required number: One
Salary: 41,552 Birr
Duration: 6 months
Location: Addis Ababa
Reports to: Health System Research Directorate/EPHI
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) strives to address Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and other health-related problems by conducting population-based research and contributing to the effective implementation of national health strategies. NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, and chronic respiratory illnesses have become leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia. The increasing prevalence of risk factors like excessive salt intake, harmful alcohol consumption, and khat chewing poses a serious public health challenge, threatening national productivity and economic development. The government of Ethiopia, through the Federal Ministry of Health and EPHI, has prioritized the prevention and control of NCDs to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.4, reducing premature mortality from NCDs by one-third by 2030.
Behavioral risk factors are largely preventable through evidence-based interventions that target lifestyle modification at the community level. Behavior Change Communication (BCC) is recognized as a key strategy to promote healthier behaviors by improving knowledge, reshaping attitudes, and encouraging long-term change. Despite national policy emphasis, there remains limited evidence on integrated and culturally adapted BCC programs addressing multiple NCD risk factors concurrently. So, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, along with the Ministry of Health, is running a combined BCC program to help lower high salt consumption, harmful drinking, and khat chewing in certain areas of Ethiopia. This initiative also seeks to strengthen health systems by utilizing the existing Health Extension Program (HEP) platform to deliver community-based education and engagement.
The present study that is going to be conducted soon will highlight the magnitude and behavioral determinants of NCD risk factors, providing vital evidence for policymakers and program implementers. It will assess the effectiveness of an integrated BCC approach in modifying health behaviors and generating sustainable lifestyle changes. The results will guide national efforts to enhance prevention and control programs, inform future policy directions, and contribute to achieving the targets set in the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP). Through this study, EPHI reaffirms its commitment to advancing research-driven public health solutions that reduce the NCD burden and improve the overall well-being of Ethiopians.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with set-up of Android tablets for training and data collection;
Provide support during the data collectors/interviewers training on issues related to the Android tablet;
Downloading, cleaning and compiling all completed records into one dataset;
Weighting of the data in collaboration with the statistical adviser;
Follow-up on accuracy and reliability of data entry using the designed software for data management;
Communicates the encountered problems to the senior project coordinators for corrective action;
Maintain confidentiality of the data-set;
Maintain daily backup of the data files to avoid loss of data;
Reports weekly technical progress report to HSRHR directorate;
Produce tables and graphs for reports;
Assist in report preparation;
Produce final overall report on challenges and opportunity observed during the data management;
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned HSRHR directorate.
Job Requirements
Masters or above in Statistics/Biostatistics/MPH (Epidemiology) or Related Fields;
The candidate should have a proven experience of managing and analysis of national community based data;
Should have also a capacity of using different statistical soft wares(such as ODK,CSPro,STATA, Epi-Info);
An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
A minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
How To Apply
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Ethiopian Public Health Institute
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