The Clinton Foundation Health Access Initiative (CHAI), in
collaboration with partner organizations and key malaria policymakers,
has developed an operational research portfolio that seeks to address
critical outstanding questions regarding how access to malaria treatment
can be improved in the context of the AMFm. The projects in this
portfolio have been designed to provide rigorous evidence of the impact
of various policy innovations that aim to improve the targeting and
increase the reach of anti-malarials into the poorest and most remote
areas.
CHAI is currently seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial
individual with outstanding problem-solving, managerial, analytical, and
communication skills to support the implementation of a randomized
impact evaluation in Uganda. This project will test the feasibility of
making rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria—blood stick tests that
give results in 15 minutes—available in the small private drug shops in
rural areas of the country. This position will primarily be based in
the field (Eastern Uganda).
Responsibilities:
•Supporting project implementation including: implementing the
intervention, participating in data collection, assisting the Study
Coordinator in managing a field team of surveyors, assisting with
preliminary data analysis
•Regularly liaising with and working under the guidance of the Study
Coordinator and Principal Investigators
leading the study
•Managing data collection protocols
•Developing and overseeing data management processes
•Conducting quality control of data as it comes in from the field
•Monitoring proper implementation of RDTs and adherence to safety
protocols in rural drug shops
•Liaising with the Government of Uganda and other stakeholders in the
malaria community
•Writing project reports and helping draft policy memos
•Helping with other dissemination tasks as needed
Qualifications:
•Experience in social science field research
•Excellent management and organizational skills
•Excellent writing and communication skills
•Exceptional attention to detail
•Willingness to travel frequently and to do field work
•Ability and willingness to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
•Flexibility, self-motivation, and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
•Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies and to work independently
•Experience in and knowledge of Africa
•Experience working in rural settings for extended periods of time
Advantages:
•Advanced degree in economics, public health, public policy, social sciences or related fields
•Familiarity with randomized evaluations preferred
•Experience with survey implementation strongly preferred
•Knowledge of STATA strongly preferred
PLEASE APPLY ONLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/2212/job