Malaria Operational Research Study Coordinator, RDT Study -Uganda
posted on December 4, 2009
The Clinton Foundation is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and flexible individual to support the design and implementation of a randomized impact evaluation in Uganda. The project will test the feasibility of making rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria-blood stick tests that give results in 15 minutes-available in the small private drug shops in rural areas of the country. The study coordinator will based in Kampala, Uganda, but will also spend significant time living in the field, especially during project implementation.
This is a volunteer position: airfare to/from Kampala and a small living stipend would be provided. The position would begin in January 2010. Preference for candidates available for 12 months.
Responsbilities:
• Participating in all aspects of project implementation including: designing and implementing the intervention, participating in data collection, assisting with preliminary data analysis
• Regularly liaising with and working under the guidance of the Principal Investigators leading the study
• Developing survey tools
• Developing data collection protocols
• Developing training materials for other field staff/enumerators
• Developing and overseeing data management processes
• Liaising the Government of Uganda and other stakeholders in the malaria community
• Writing project reports and helping draft policy memos
• Helping with other dissemination tasks as needed
Qualifications:
• Experience in social science field research
• Excellent management and organizational skills
• Excellent writing, and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Willingness to travel frequently and to do field work
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies and to work independently
Advantages:
• Advanced degree in economics, public health, public policy, social sciences or related fields
• Familiarity with randomized evaluations preferred
• Experience in and knowledge of Africa strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Stata strongly preferred
To Apply
Please e-mail letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to Jean Arkedis (jarkedis@clintonfoundation.org) and Jessica Cohen (jessica.cohen@clintonfoundation.org).
Please include "Malaria Operational Research Volunteer - Uganda/RDT Study" in the title of the email.