The purpose of the job is to provide technical assistance to the Beyond Garki Project, especially in study design, selection and set up of field sites, training of staff, coordination and supervision of activities in all project sites, liaison with partners and collaborators, data management and analysis, and developing scientific reports.
The successful candidate will have: Essential
• A post-graduate degree in epidemiology.
• Research experience in and advanced knowledge of malaria epidemiology.
• Field experience in communicable disease prevention and control in a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical and data management software, especially Stata and EpiData.
Desirable
• Experience in coordinating a multi-country epidemiological research.
• Knowledge of mathematical modelling of infectious diseases.
Work-based skills and competencies Essential
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience in design, implementation and analysis of household surveys.
Desirable
• Skills in database programming for field surveys, especially using PDAs.
How to Apply
For more information please visit our website www.malariaconsortium.org where you will have access to the full Job description.
Please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification along with your CV to Human Resources at HR.Recruitment@malariaconsortium.org
Please quote the position and country in the subject line of your application.
We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date.