This is a minimum one-year fellowship. The Regional Research Fellow will assist with TSP M&E and research activities in all 10 focal countries.
The Regional Research Fellow will have the following responsibilities:
• Assist with development of M&E tools, data collection methods, and data quality assurance measures;
• Assist with the implementation of the performance monitoring plan;
• Assist with providing reviews of regional M&E status and feedback on needs, trends, best practices, and priorities to help establish regional and global support;
• Assist with the completion of USAID M&E reporting requirements;
• Assist with implementation of study protocols (recruitment, data collection, data quality audits); • Assist with development of study tools;
• Perform literature reviews;
• Assist with data management and analysis;
• Contribute to programmatic and study reports, publications, and presentations;
• Other duties as assigned.
This is summary of the primary responsibilities of the position, not an employment contract. It does not restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. Baylor-Malawi may revise this document at any time.
Position can be based in either Lilongwe, Malawi or Pretoria, South Africa.
Applications are sought from experienced, mission-driven candidates who meet the following profile:
• Post-graduate qualification (Masters or Doctorate) in epidemiology, statistics, public health or related subjects or demonstrated relevant experience with a Bachelors degree;
• Experience with data management, including ability to manage, gather, clean, and analyze data and report findings; • Prior experience performing literature reviews and with scientific writing;
• Ability to create monitoring and research tools preferred;
• Ability to create M&E protocols and prior experience with research preferred;
• Knowledge of PEFPAR indicators and reporting desirable;
• Excellent written and oral communication, time management, and interpersonal skills;
• Methodical, good attention to detail, and proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner; • Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization;
• Ability to proactively identify and address issues and appropriately communicate these to project leadership;
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality;
• Ability to travel within country and internationally;
• Willingness and ability to commit to a one-year fellowship; potential commitment to a two-year fellowship desirable.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must include the following:
- A motivation letter providing explanation and detail on how the applicant satisfies the required candidate profile;
- A current Curriculum Vitae;
- Names and contact information of two (2) traceable referees who are not relatives.
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should address their applications to:
For physical delivery: Tingathe Program Director c/o Human Resource Officer Accord House, 2nd Floor Lilongwe 3, Malawi +265-1-751-047
For email delivery: recruitment@tingathe.org
Please cc Allieth Chikoti, Human Resource Officer (mzideyi@gmail.com)
Only short listed applicants will be acknowledged.
