Job ID: #653058
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
City: Dar Es Salaam
Organisation: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Theme: Health, HIV/Aids
Job years of experience: 5-10 years
Job type: Internship
THE POSITION SUMMARY:
ICAP at Columbia University is seeking a Director of Research and Evaluation to coordinate multiple public health evaluations [PHEs] related to the scale-up of HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Tanzania. The results of these evaluations will inform the design of programs and ultimately contribute to the capacity of countries to provide high quality HIV prevention, care and treatment services. Working together with the in-country Monitoring &Evaluation (M&E) and clinical staff, as well as New York-based staff in the M&E and Research units, will provide significant scientific input, and plan and manage these evaluations.
Current studies in the research portfolio include:
A large scale program evaluation of a combination prevention intervention in Kagera
The Optimal Models for HIV Care and Treatment
Etiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Reduction in risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens
Pre-ART retention in care
Improving partner testing and linkage to care in TB clinic settings
A program evaluation of the TB pediatric center of excellence
A situation assessment of early infant male circumcision
This is an exciting position with the benefit of seeing policy and programmatic impact.
Note: This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the overall in-country research portfolio
Provide leadership to design protocols, data collection instruments, standard operating procedures, and databases
Ensure Columbia University, CDC and local approvals are obtained.
Track progress of all ongoing PHEs and ensure they are moving according to desired timelines
Oversee hiring and training of TZ research unit staff including Project/Site Coordinators, Interviewers, and Data Entry Clerks, and ensure their integration into existing in-country teams
Participate in development of detailed budgets
Conduct routine monitoring of protocol implementation and data collection activities
Participate in the development of analysis plans, and as appropriate, complete analyses and draft publications
Supervise PHE Site/Project Coordinators
Attending or participating in meetings with Government of Tanzania, donors or partners as requested by supervisor
Support ICAP staff overall in abstract development and data analysis for internal program evaluation
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Doctoral degree in epidemiology, demography or a related discipline, or an MD or MPH with significant analytic training
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and experience in the field of public health and HIV/AIDS epidemiology
Minimum 7 years experience conducting public health research or program evaluations
Good knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills required
Demonstrated experience supervising junior researchers
Note: Position requires field travel within Tanzania up to 50% of the time.
How to apply:
NOTE: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Tanzania and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Director of Research” to icap-jobs-tanzania@columbia.edu.
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Application Closing date: 15 May 2014
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