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Assistant Research

Thus, AHRI is seeking to appoint two research assistants for the RESONATE project.  The research assistants will be part of the RESONATE research team at AHRI with frequent travel to the field site in Amhara, Oromia and Somali Regional states. The position holders are   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 RESONATE research team

·         Coordinate the RESONATE team in other thematic area in achieving project milestone as assigned by senior staffs

·         Coordinate other related duties as assigned by the project

Job station

Armauer Hansen Reserch Institute

Job requirement

 Qualification & Experiences:

MPH/MSc in public health or related fields

Experiences:

·         Minimum of 3 years experiences of work in MPH/MSc in public health 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 communication skill

Desired Competencies

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

·         Practical Stata software experience and 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  and Somaligna is advantageous

Number  required: 2 (Two)

Employment: Full time contract basis for four months with possible extension based on performance.

Salary: 15767 Birr/month