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• In charge of the identification of
  programme evaluations, operations research, programme assessment and
  evaluation studies in the EGPAF Uganda programs:
• Work in liaison with the Work with the
  Senior TA- Research and evaluation : to identify and evaluate
  interventions to address key programmatic gaps/bottlenecks using strong
  scientific methodology to inform the program, MOH, and the broader HIV
  field
• Work closely with the program
  implementation team to identify problem questions to guide the research
  study.
• Collaborate with the Foundation’s SI&E
  Team to utilize program data to support program assessments and design and
  implement operational and evaluation research for global program
  improvement
• Undertake the triangulation of data
  collected through routinely  to
  inform research and evaluation
• Champion structured program assessment and
  routine evaluations of activities to improve program efficiency and
  effectiveness
• Study development-Work with the Senior TA-
  Research and evaluation to:
• Develop concepts, proposals, and
  protocols, including data collection instruments
• Support management to identify resources
  to enable to expand the research portfolio within EGPAF Uganda, including
  proposal writing.
• Manage IRB approval process and maintain
  regulatory files for studies
• Manage study implementation- Work with the
  Senior TA- Research and evaluation to:
• Ensure studies are implemented according
  to study protocol, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines, which currently
  include a study on Pratt Pouch, a SOAR study, and a Family Support Group
  study.
• Dissemination of study results- Work with
  the Senior TA- Research and evaluation to:
• Collaborate with the global research team
  to leverage global expertise and share experiences
• Facilitate the sharing of research and
  evaluation related activities between EGPAF supported country programs,
  including dissemination of results
• Support capacity building of EGPAF staff
  in research and evaluation skills:
• Mentor and train field staff in data
  quality assurance, analysis, and ensure that there is a   dissemination plan in place.
• Mentor/ coach program team and build
  their  capacity to coordinate and
  implement program evaluation and operational research activities
• Technical leadership – Work with the
  Senior TA- Research and evaluation to:
• Serve as source of scientific information
  on HIV/AIDS, review of relevant scientific literature, and provide updates
  on results of current research in the field for staff to ensure evidence
  based programming and program responsiveness to the emerging evidence in
  the field
• Provide technical leadership and oversight
  for the effective implementation of specialized specific survey
  methodologies.
• Coordinate with other partners accessing
  and providing scientific information and expert advice

• The applicant for the USAID Project
  Research and Evaluation Officer career placement should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Epidemiology, MD or similar advanced degree in public health,
  maternal child health or HIV related health science
• At least three years of clinical or
  implementation/operations, or behavioral research experience required
• Proven experience in the design,
  implementation, interpretation and publication of research
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  current HIV, PMTCT, MNCH, Malaria 
  and HIV care and treatment
• Knowledge of protection of human subjects
  in research and ethics regulations to ensure compliance with all local and
  international requirements
• Excellent working knowledge of major
  databases and analytical programs including MySQL, Visual Basic, MS
  access, MS excel, STATA, SPSS and Epi Data, and GIS
• Demonstrated experience in the development
  of research proposals and management of research in developing countries
• Practical understanding of periodic data
  collection methodologies including e.g. LQAS and PLACE is desired
• Strong organizational skills, with ability
  to prioritize, take initiative and follow-through
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and build
  partnerships and consensus, within teams, governmental agencies and with
  other stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, both oral and
  written, are required
• Ability to travel to the supported regions
  and districts

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