Assistant Researcher I

• Listing summary: BSc in public health or related fields, at least two years of research experience, and proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods. AHRI offers a full‑time contract for one year with the possibility of extension, and a monthly salary of 35,148 ETB plus benefits.

Assistant Researcher I

Background:
The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI, https://ahri.gov.et) established in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations as a leprosy research institute made breakthrough contribution in understanding the immunology and eventual improved treatment (MDT) that changed the global landscape of leprosy epidemiology. Re-organized by the decree of the Council of Minister’s Regulation Number. 530/2023 as biomedical research, clinical trial and biomedical research capacity building arm of the Federal Ministry of Health

AHRI and Save the Children UK (SCUK) are working in partnership on the evaluation of the performance and effectiveness of  immunization accelerator innovations in Ethiopia designed to increase immunization coverage among zero-dose and under-immunized  children. To attain this aim we are planning to conduct a baseline and endiline study in Amhara, Oromia, Somali, Sidama and Afar Regional states of Ethiopia.

Thus, AHRI is seeking to appoint assistant researcher for the evaluation project under the Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Research (MNTD) Division. The assistant researcher will be part of the evaluation team of the immunization accelerator innovations at AHRI with frequent travel to the field site in Amhara, Oromia, Somali, Sidama and Afar Regional states. The position holder is expected to carry out administrative and scientific work in line with study protocols with the following duties and responsibilities.

Main duties and responsibilities;

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), data collection tools and training materials
• Plan, organize and train survey data collection team
• Conduct multilingual qualitative and quantitative interviews  in health facilities and in the community
• Conduct supportive supervision to support field data collectors.
• Transcribe and translate qualitative data
• Conduct quality control and consistency checking procedures periodically when the data collection is on progress
• Communicate with the data manager and project coordinator for data quality control regularly.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data , write a report and draft a manuscript
• Assist in  dissemination of findings to policy makers, other stakeholders, and academic audiences
• Contribute to preparation of journal articles and conference reports
• Coordinate the project field work and implementation of activities alongside the project coordinator
• Ensure effective communication between the multi-disciplinary evaluation project research team
• Coordinate the evaluation team in other thematic area in achieving project milestone as assigned by senior staffs
• Coordinate other related duties as assigned by the project

Job requirement

Qualification & Experiences:

BSc in public health, health monitoring and evaluation, health economics or related fields

Experiences:

• Minimum of 2 years experiences of work in BSc in public health, health monitoring and evaluation, health economics or related fields
• An experience in project work and coordination is advantageous. 
• Have adequate research experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods and published in reputable journals
• Demonstrated research communication and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrable organization and project management skill

 Desired Competencies

 Knowledge of different qualitative and quantitative data management software and Microsoft excel applications

• Practical Stata software experience on REDCAP, NVivo or MAXQDA,  has additional advantage
• Knowledge of different data analysis and management techniques
• Fluency in English communication (spoken & written)
• Fluency in Amharic, Afan Oromo , Somali and Afar is advantageous

 Number required: one (1)

 Employment: Full time contract basis for one year with possible extension based on performance and availability of fund

  Salary: 35,148 Birr/month+ benefit packages

 Job station: Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis AbabaHow To Apply

How to Apply

• Interested applicants who fulfil the above requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.net
• CV/resume (not more than 3 pages), Please provide two references including their e-mail addresses and phone numbers.
• A cover letter (not more than one page): Describe how your qualifications, experience and training make you an ideal candidate as well as why you are interested to join and what added value you may bring to the project.

Remarks: Please attach copies of transcripts, academic degree together with the application Interested candidates should submit a CV (maximum 3 pages), two references with contact details, and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) through the Ethiojobs website. Attach copies of transcripts and academic degrees with your application.

Job requirement

Qualification & Experiences:

BSc in public health, health monitoring and evaluation, health economics or related fields

Experiences:

• Minimum of 2 years experiences of work in BSc in public health, health monitoring and evaluation, health economics or related fields
• An experience in project work and coordination is advantageous.
• Have adequate research experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods and published in reputable journals
• Demonstrated research communication and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrable organization and project management skill

Desired Competencies

Knowledge of different qualitative and quantitative data management software and Microsoft excel applications

• Practical Stata software experience on REDCAP, NVivo or MAXQDA, has additional advantage
• Knowledge of different data analysis and management techniques
• Fluency in English communication (spoken & written)
• Fluency in Amharic, Afan Oromo , Somali and Afar is advantageous

Number required: one (1)

Employment: Full time contract basis for one year with possible extension based on performance and availability of fund

Salary: 35,148 Birr/month+ benefit packages

Job station: Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa