Senior Research Study Coordinator Non-profit Careers – Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

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Organisation: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Access to HIV Medicines Program Manager
About US:
The
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization
committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world
and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other
diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market
dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment;
accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build
the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs. Since its
establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the
demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people
access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all
people and 2 out of 3 children on HIV/AIDS treatment in developing countries.
Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to
strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood
illnesses.
Job Summary: The Senior Research Study Coordinator will work
with the Uganda Ministry of Health to conduct a study to determine effects of
strengthened facility level patient tracking systems on the retention children
and adolescents receiving antiretroviral treatment. This work once concluded will
support MOH develop national scale up plans of key strategies that are aimed at
improving retention all patients in care. The Senior Research Study Coordinator
will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including quantitative
analysis, and leading stakeholder meetings to gain consensus on proposed
recommendations. The Senior Research Study Coordinator will also spend time in
the field, supporting study implementation activities and data collection at
all levels of care.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will play focal role in the
    identification of bottlenecks to retention in care through comprehensive
    quantitative and qualitative analysis, including field research,
    literature review and Key Informant Interviews
  • Develop a Study Protocol on interventions to
    improve retention rates amongst PLWHA receiving ART services in Uganda
  • Prepare a work plan for study planning,
    initiation, implementation and closure
  • Pursue IRB approval for implementation of
    research involving human participants
  • Carry out trainings at health facility level
    on strategies to improve rates of retention in care amongst PLWHA on ART
  • Work with the CHAI and MOH M&E Teams to
    monitor progress of the study
  • Prepare periodic updates to MOH on study
    progress, including interim and final study outcomes
  • Prepare the final report of the study and
    coordinate dissemination efforts in country and beyond
  • Serve as the main focal point person for the
    study with both in country, global team and MOH teams
  • Perform any other duties as may be
    assigned. 
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
    degree with exceptional experience or Master’s Degree in Public Health,
    Epidemiology, Biostatistics or any related field
  • At least three to five years’ experience in
    public health or research with good applied analytical skills.
  • Significant exposure and experience in
    Operations Research is an added advantage especially within the Uganda
    Health context
  • Previous experience in writing and publishing
    research is an added advantage
  • Demonstrated analytical skills with
    computerized packages including Microsoft office packages such as MS Excel
    or STATA
  • Prior exposure and experience working in
    Africa and/or developing countries and a good knowledge of Uganda AIDS
    Control Programme and Health systems is an added advantage.
  • Previous experience in working in public
    health, HIV or other infectious diseases
  • The Senior Research Study Coordinator must be
    a strategic thinker with exceptional quantitative skills and experience in
    managing complex programs, and/or research studies
  • The incumbent should have knowledge of public
    healthcare in resource limited settings, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa
    and easily understand the factors affecting patient retention on ART and
    be able to derive hypotheses on how to address these bottlenecks to
    quality of care. S/he must exhibit a passion for results and a commitment
    to excellence.
  • The incumbent should be a highly motivated
    individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and
    communication skills.
  • The Senior Research Study Coordinator must be
    able to function independently and flexibly, be a strong team player,
    build strong professional relationships, and have a strong commitment to
    excellence.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
    skills
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and
    quantitative skills, including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse team
  • Ability to navigate complex government processes
    with multiple influencers and to negotiate and achieve consensus
  • Ability to learn on the job quickly and
    synthesize a broad range of information
  • Ability to think strategically, handle
    ambiguity and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel in remote areas with
    limited services ~50% of the time
  • Strong work ethic and flexibility
  • CHAI places great value on relevant personal
    qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, flexibility, independence,
    humility, and work ethic
How to Apply:
All
candidates who wish to join the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in the
aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting Link below.

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