Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) LINK NCA COMMUNITY FACILATOR
2.) LINK NCA RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 

ABOUT US

International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Since January 2018, the two countries have been clustered and now operating under a single management structure. The coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Moyamba Field Office and Bonthe Sub Field Office.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) LINK NCA COMMUNITY FACILATOR

 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Link NCA Community Facilitator to support community mobilization for the qualitative study in Bonthe District (Jong, Yawbeko and Kpanda Kemo chiefdoms)

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Link NCA Community Facilitator, with support from the Link NCA Lead Analyst and/or Deputy Analyst, leads/ organizes community mobilization for the qualitative study.

Activities:

• Organization of interviews and group discussions in sampled communities
• Take notes and prepare reports
• Reception of participants in community exchanges
• Organization of snacks / drinks for participants
• Facilitation of meetings with participants
• Organization of informal exchanges with members of the community, as needed
• Active participation in daily debriefings and initial analysis of collected data

Gender Action

• Contribute to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes and the work of different parts of the department.
• Contribute to the initiation of a competence development programme, if not already carried out, and initiate on-going activities to increase the professional capacity of all staff in gender mainstreaming, using own resources or outside expertise
• Contribute in developing indicators for assessing progress with gender mainstreaming, adapted to the various types of work in different parts of the department

Others

• Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct and values
• Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
• Carry out job related duties as assigned
• Timely filling  and submission of online timesheets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Diploma in Health, nutrition, food security, water, sanitation and hygiene and  Anthropology
• Proven experience in community mobilization and qualitative research
• Advanced skills in communication and information sharing
• Professional NGO experiences
• Experience working in rural areas with regular field trips

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Perfect mastery of local languages-Sherbro and Mende,
• Knowledge in English Language-reading, written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of Bothe district at chiefdom level (Jong, Yawbeko and Kpanda Kemo).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Neutrality, objectivity, sensitivity to local context, perseverance
• Preferred: Previous experience in KAP, SQUEAC, SMART, Barrier Analysis, and/or Link NCA methodologies

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 18th November 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Month –  

LOCATION: Bonthe – with possible frequent travels to Freetown, Moyamba, and other field areas

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “ LINK NCA Community Facilitator”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is 3rd November 2022. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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2.) LINK NCA RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as Link NCA Research Assistant to  support Lead Analyst of the Link NCA Nutrition Causal Analysis and  conducts exchanges with sampled communities with his/her qualitative enquiry team.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Link NCA Research, with support from the Link NCA Lead Analyst and/or Deputy Analyst, leads/ organizes community mobilization for the qualitative study.

Activities:

• Participation in the development of qualitative data collection tools, including a variety of documentation for participatory exercises, to ensure contextual adaptation;
• Conduct formal and informal interviews, conduct group discussions and participatory exercises, as indicated by the Link NCA Lead Analyst;
• Take relevant and detailed notes in all community exchanges;
• Transcription of registered community exchanges;
• Electronic data entry;
• Lead ranking of results with affected communities;
• Lead daily debriefings and initial analysis of collected data

Gender Action

• Contribute to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes and the work of different parts of the department.
• Contribute to the initiation of a competence development programme, if not already carried out, and initiate on-going activities to increase the professional capacity of all staff in gender mainstreaming, using own resources or outside expertise
• Contribute in developing indicators for assessing progress with gender mainstreaming, adapted to the various types of work in different parts of the department

Others

• Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct and values
• Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
• Carry out job related duties as assigned
• Timely filling  and submission of online timesheets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Diploma in Health, nutrition, food security, water, sanitation and hygiene and  Anthropology
• Preferred: university degree in Nutrition, Health, Gender, or other Social Sciences with relevant professional experience;
• Proven experience in qualitative research of at least two years;
• Experience working in rural areas with regular field trips

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Perfect mastery of local languages-Sherbro and Mende,
• Knowledge in English Language-reading, written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of Bothe district at chiefdom level (Jong, Yawbeko and Kpanda Kemo).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Neutrality, objectivity, sensitivity to local context, perseverance
• Preferred: Previous experience in KAP, SQUEAC, SMART, Barrier Analysis, and/or Link NCA methodologies

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 18th November 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One (1) Month –  

LOCATION: Bonthe – with possible travels to Freetown, Moyamba, and other field areas

HOW TO APPLY:

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject  “ LINK NCA Research Assistant”  to

recruitment@sl-actionagainsthunger.org

Deadline for the receipt of applications is 3rd November 2022. 

Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.

Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre

Reports to: Director of Research and Training / Executive Director

Salary: Competitive salary

Starting date: Asap

Contract: Full time contract until 31 August 2023 (with high possibility of renewal based on performance)

Duty station: Freetown, Sierra Leone

 

Closing date for applications: 02 November 2022 by 16:00 GMT

Application to be submitted electronically to Andrea Klingel: aklingel@slurc.org




THE SIERRA LEONE URBAN RESEARCH CENTRE

Based in Freetown, the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) is a globally connected research centre which was created through a partnership between the Bartlett Development Planning Unit at University College London and the Institute of Geography and Development Studies at Njala University. It’s mission is to improve the wellbeing of urban informal settlement dwellers through: strengthening the research and analysis capacities of urban stakeholders in Sierra Leone; significantly improving the quality and quantity of available knowledge on urban issues in particular on informal settlements in Sierra Leone; making urban knowledge available and accessible to those who need it, prioritizing residents of informal settlements; and delivering world leading research in order to influence urban policy and practice.

SLURC is building a research network integrated with Freetown’s informal settlements and their organisations, a research and training agenda relevant to the needs of these communities and their organisations. SLURC is now well-positioned as an institution trusted by communities and their structures such as the Federation of the Urban and Rural Poor (FEDURP) as well as NGOs, local and central government and international organisations and is therefore capable of brokering partnerships that can transform urban development pathway in Sierra Leone.

 

THE ROLE 

The Senior Researcher will play an important role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the activities on a multitude of research projects across a range of SLURC’s research themes. The Senior Researcher will provide guidance to other research staff in terms of research methodologies, analysis, report writing, and further capacity building. The post holder will develop and foster relationships with SLURC’s stakeholders and urban actors and work in partnership with other organizations involved in the research as well as with DPU.

A key role will be to support the Executive Director and the Director of Research and Training in their research responsibilities, leading on data analysis, writing of reports, briefs, and other publications and generally contributing to achieve SLURC’s strategic agenda which includes greater policy engagement and advocacy for improvement in the wellbeing of informal settlement dwellers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointment includes the following responsibilities:

Core responsibilities:

 

• Independently undertake advanced research on SLURC’s thematic areas selecting and developing the appropriate methods/techniques and managing the affiliated researchers of the projects

• Lead the production of high-quality research outputs (publications, reports, briefs etc.) as required by funding bodies and for wider dissemination

• Lead and promote activities planned to develop collaborative research with research colleagues and their institutions both within Sierra Leone and internationally and to develop appropriate contacts and networks for relevant future research collaborations

• Lead or support bids for major research and/or consultancy projects

• Provide guidance and supervision to research staff in the design of research methods and tools, undertake research activities, conduct analysis, present findings as well as manage relationships with research partners

• Write reports, briefs and other publications and produce effective research outputs, meeting deadlines and guiding other research staff in their writing efforts

 

Other areas to provide support in:

 

1. Support the development of project work plans and ensuring implementation of project activities, deliverables, and timelines
2. Support research staff in the preparation of budgets for certain projects and providing oversight
3. Work collaboratively with the team including the Directors
4. Build and maintain strong trusted relationship with relevant stakeholders
5. Attend, participate and help facilitate meetings, training, workshops and other SLURC events
6. Prepare and deliver presentations to partners, stakeholders or at events
7. Build the capacity of the SLURC staff in general and transfer skills
8. Contribute to team-wide communications and knowledge management and participate in organisation-wide events as requested by the SLURC Management
9. Any other ad hoc responsibilities as may be required by your Line Manager

 

The candidate is required to at all times follow SLURC and relevant DPU and partner/funder policies on Research Ethics, Code of Conduct, Equality, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and other policy themes.

 

Note: this job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the postholder.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS 

ESSENTIAL 

 

• MPhil/PhD degree in a relevant social science discipline (e.g. development studies, urban studies, public health, land and housing or related field)

• Demonstrate experience with and thorough knowledge of research approaches and methodologies (qual and quant), especially participatory research methodologies

• Demonstrate excellent analysis and writing skills 

• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of project planning including project cycle, work plans and budgeting

• Track record of academic and other publications on urban development, land and housing or public health related issues, including first author (submit pdf copies via email)

• Demonstrate good people management skills, supporting capacity building

 

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and to form effective and collaborative working relationships across the whole organisation and wider networks
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and capacity to negotiate complex relationships with academic partners, government officials, urban professionals, local and international NGOs, communities and development donors
• Demonstrate the awareness and experiences necessary to work in a multi-cultural setting involving sensitive group dynamics
• Motivation and skills to build capacity and transfer skills to SLURC staff and other actors as appropriate to ensure long-term sustainability of SLURC

 

• Understanding of knowledge management issues including production, dissemination and training in the global South with demonstrated experience of working with national and/or local government, development partners and/or communities and/or civil society. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Demonstrate good listening and clear communication skills adaptable to different target groups, from policy makers to community members and funders

• Excellent presentation skills and concise in presenting key learning

• • Proactive, regular, and clear communication with key contacts 
  • Excellent written and spoken English

 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality, freedom of information, data protection and equal opportunities

• Good knowledge of MS Office including MS excel, PowerPoint, also SPSS, coding software such as NVivo and data collection programmes such as KoBo

 

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of urban development, demonstrated qualitative research and analysis skills, experience in peer-reviewed publishing in reputable journals and ability to work under pressure 

 

APPLICATIONS FROM FEMALE SENIOR RESEARCHERS

SLURC seeks to recruit a diverse workforce, we therefore encourage applications from female candidates. 

 

CONTRACTUAL DETAILS: 

The appointment will be made from the nearest possible date for an initial period up to 31st August 2023 with a high possibility for extension depending on performance.

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE: 

Please submit a CV (max 4 pages) and a covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining your motivations to apply for the post and how your experience and skills fulfil the person specifications. Also provide contact details for two recent referees (we will not contact them without your permission).

 

Applications need to be submitted by email to: aklingel@slurc.org with subject line ‘Senior Researcher, Freetown’.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 2nd November 2022 16:00 GMT

 

The candidate will need to be available for interview in w/c 7th November 2022 in Freetown (possibly via Zoom if abroad).

Partners in Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Internal Medicine Consultant
2.) Research Assistant (x2)
3.) Director of Infrastructure

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Internal Medicine Consultant

 

Job title:   Internal Medicine Consultant

Work Location: Koidu Government Hospital (Kono District)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical services Lead

Line Management To be determined

Application Status External Advert Organisation

Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The internal Medicine Consultant is expected to bring to the existing clinical team working at the PIH-supported facilities high level of knowledge and skills that will progressively contribute to the organization ambition to provide high quality of health services to the people that we served, as well as to support the vision to train the next generation of health care workers in the country by providing effective mentorship, on-the-job training and formal training sessions to the clinical staff.

When requested the consultant is also expected to contribute to the overall PIH-SL strategies and planning processes by sharing his/her expertise to advise on procurement of medical supplies and equipment, support the development of tools, clinical guidelines, clinical protocols and other related documents. He/she will also participate when requested in our effort to strengthen our partnership with the ministry of health by also sharing his/her experience and expertise on areas related to MOHS effort to strengthen the provision of quality of care to its population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Specific Responsibilities: 

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Serve as Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) Internal Medicine Consultant and provide support to clinicians of other PIH sites (Wellbody Clinic, SLPTH, Lakka Teaching Hospital and CHCs).
• Conduct daily rounds in Medical Wards, Emergency Unit and support the other clinical staff to develop expertise and knowledge in Internal Medicine (Medical officers, Clinical Officers, Community Health Officers – CHOs, nurses, etc.)
• Facilitate the growth of outpatient care such as Internal Medicine, external clinic, but also provide support to specialized clinics such as Non Communicable Diseases -Hepatitis B clinic.
• Actively participate in the planning and the teaching of the Bachelor’s degree in Internal medicine program and other different academic programs at the KGH
• Provide supervision and clinical mentorship of the CHOs and Medical officers in the Medical wards.
• Provide support in the management of medical cases according to national and international clinical guidelines in the wards with bedside teaching for medical officers, clinical officers and community health officers.
• Work with the PIH HIV/TB Program Manager to provide high standards of care to the patients in these areas and provide supportive supervision to health care workers for HIV/TB services in KGH (Including testing, treating, OI management, etc.).
• Provide clinical and strategic support the infectious diseases wards when needed.
• Participate in district hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health clinics case reviews, and other activities that may increase the knowledge and expertise in clinical medicine with special interest in Internal Medicine and infectious diseases, as required.
• The Internal Medicine consultant is also expected to actively participate in and support the PIH program systems, such as the data collection systems and feedback loops, the KPI presentations and discussions, and other general systems that will help improve patients’ clinical outcomes.
• The Internal medicine consultant at KGH, in collaboration with the Clinical Services Lead, Director of Nursing and Clinical educator, is also expected to actively make inputs to the clinical trainings curriculum for other cadres of clinical staff working at the PIH supported sites.
• Demonstrate interest in clinical and academic development of the KGH staff.
• Develop system implementation, and quality improvement projects to improve the quality of care of the patients.
• Be willing to provide consultations to any other department as needed and demonstrate interest to create a positive and rich environment to work in collaboration with any other department
• Clinical work covers the following areas:
  • Medical wards, Triage and Emergency Unit, NCD and Hepatitis B clinic.
  • Collaboration with CHOs and Medical officers rounding on medical wards and Clinical advice to other departments in KGH, WBC and PIH supported CHCs.
  • Collaborate with the Pediatric and Surgical consultant, HIV/TB Program manager, OBS/GYN Consultants, Mental health team, Clinical Educator, Director of Nursing and Clinical services lead in achieving the highest standards of care for patients at KGH, WBC and PIH supported CHCs.
  • Participate in the roster of Internal Medicine to cover with the other members of the Internal Medicine team the clinical services 24/7 in the Emergency and Internal Medicine department as needed with close mentorship to CHOs and Medical Officers and nurses during the clinical rounds.

Administration

• Work closely with the Clinical Services Lead, Chief Medical Officer and Kono Leadership team on strategic planning and budgeting for our medical work.

• As the Internal Medicine consultant, serve as the point of contact for the following:

• Support the implementation of the national and international guidelines at KGH with the supervision of the Clinical Services Lead and Chief Medical Officer
• Referral team – collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Clinical services Lead & Social Work Program Manager as needed for patients requiring referral for diagnostic or specialty services to other facilities

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

Qualifications:

• Specialist or equivalent in Internal medicine (More than 5 years of experience after graduation), through post graduate training specialization.  Professional registration in home country.
• At least 5 years’ post-registration experience. Experience in delivering medical education for an academic institution is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, as well as confidence working within a multicultural team and with senior nurses and CHOs from partner institutions; skilled at multitasking and prioritizing, working independently with minimal supervision, and leading and designing projects autonomously; an appreciation of the philosophy behind PIH health partnerships.

It would be advantageous if the candidate has:

• An educational qualification, Master in Global Health or diploma in tropical medicine
• More than 6 months of work experience in low resources settings.
• Previous experience of working in similar setting to Sierra Leone will be appreciated.
• Experience in HIV/TB, tropical diseases and Emergency care preferred.
• Skills in use of ultrasound

Additional skills/ knowledge/experience

• HIV/TB clinical and program management strongly preferred

• Additional skills in system development, project management and quality improvement.
• Knowledge in research projects.
• Experience in treating malaria, Hepatitis B and other Infectious diseases
• Experience in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) such as HTN, DM, CV disease, Cancer, Mental health, etc. management strongly preferred
• Experience in emergency and acute critical care
• Experience in ultrasound is desirable

Other requirements:

• A strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right is essential in all aspects of the leadership and management
• Ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges.
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, required to effectively engage with senior leadership, partners, and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact.
• Sense of humor and flexible disposition very helpful.
• Willingness to live in Kono district full-time.
• Computer basic skills: Office, Internet and data base systems.

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday, 22nd September, 2022.

 

Job title:   Research Assistant X2 – National OnlyWork Location:Kono and Kailahun District, Sierra Leone; 1 eachDepartment:Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)Reports to: Research Officer, dotted line to the Evaluation and Research ManagerLine Management NoDuration of ContractTwelve (12) Months with possibility of extensionApplication StatusExternal AdvertOrganisation Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health Sierra Leone (PIHSL) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

Partners In Health Sierra Leone through the Research Unit within the Strategic Health Information System (SHIS) Department aims to conduct and support robust, high-quality research that explores the experiences of accompanying the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) in serving the neediest patients in Sierra Leone. PIHSL believes that research is an essential part of its programmes and an essential component of accompanying the MoHS. PIHSL current strategic plan recognizes research as an important strategy for strengthening the national health systems. Additionally, PIHSL recognizes that locally-led research and projects facilitate knowledge generation, quality improvement and provide a strong evidence base for policy and program innovations.

The Research Assistant will help support the conduct of research and program evaluation activities underlined in SHIS Operational Plan. In this position, the Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Research Officer with a dotted reporting to the Evaluation and Research Manager. This position will help support all components of the research lifecycle (lit. rev, research question, protocol writing, plus data management).

The principal objective of the Research Assistant is to support the implementation of the PIHSL overall research projects, Dr. Mohamed Bailor Barrie’s research thesis, and other evaluations across the study districts in Sierra Leone. S/he will work closely with the Research Officer, principal investigator (s), and program managers when appropriate. S/he will be responsible for providing support on data collection in four domains; Household survey, SARA Survey, Quality of Care survey and Patient Satisfaction survey. This position will demonstrate experience in conducting surveys and data quality assessment. S/he might also be given tasks from the SHIS unit to support other data management related tasks but generally involve data entry, data quality assurance, basic data analysis, and presentation of data. To be efficient, the Research Assistant should maintain strong collaboration with different stakeholders such as the clinical team, community stakeholders/leaders, non-clinical staff, and the District Health Management Team (DHMT).  The Research Assistant will play a strong role on the survey team in Kono and/or Kailahun, working closely with the PIH SHIS team in Sierra Leone to implement and strengthen data collection across catchment areas to evaluate health services.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) Of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Support the implementation of Research and Evaluation Projects:

• Lead data collection for research and evaluation purposes such as Household surveys, Service Availability and Readiness Assessment Survey (SARA), Quality of Care (QoC), patient satisfaction (PS) survey, and any other research related surveys.
• Participate in data analysis, interpretation and presentation of preliminary find to key stakeholders
• Provide accompaniment, administrative and logistical support to research staff
• Support in training enumerators working on research and evaluation projects.
• Travel to research and/or evaluation sites as needed for program activities
• Support the Research Officer in coordinating chiefdom meetings as well as clinical staff meetings for the conduct of research and evaluation project (s).
• Work to ensure syncing of mobile data collection tablets after every data collection from the field.
• Ensure the proper use of data collection tools, and the conscious use of data while respecting beneficiaries’ confidentiality rules

2. Data use and knowledge sharing:

• Support the extraction of datasets from CommCare, EMR and KoBo collect required for research activities.
• Support the Research Officer in the coordination of PIH-SL annual research and Quality Improvement Symposium, and other research events at the national level to promote data use and knowledge dissemination

3. Governance

• Perform regular quality audits on data collected for research and/or evaluation purposes, and share findings with the Research officer
• Undertake on the spot data quality checks with field enumerators

4. Others

• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Research Officer
• Participating in team decision making, planning and joint activities

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment proceduresQualifications/Requirements

Academic qualification

• Completion of secondary education or any post-secondary certification (Diploma preferred)

Technical Competencies

• Gained substantial experience in quantitative or qualitative research
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data collection and data quality assessment
• Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity
• Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback
• Detail-oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight
• Ethical – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening the strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.
• Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor
• Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy, and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty.

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday 22nd September 2022

 

Job title:   Director of Infrastructure

Work Location: Kono District, Sierra LeoneDepartment: Infrastructure

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Line Management Infrastructure Manager, Biomedical Engineer, Senior Project Manager, Facility/Project Engineers

Application Status External AdvertOrganisation

Profile 

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of Director of Infrastructure is to oversee all aspects of infrastructure day-to-day operations and long-term vision across multiple Districts; facilities management, biomedical equipment, power generation, hospital campus master planning, project design & management.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Facilities Management: 

• Oversees hospital facilities and maintenance teams responsible for continuous maintenance across all sites
• Ultimately responsible for functionality of hospital infrastructure including power supply & water distribution, carpentry, masonry repairs & maintenance

Biomedical Equipment: 

• Responsible for supervising and supporting biomedical engineering team, ensuring the development and implementation of preventative maintenance systems to minimize equipment downtime
• Ensures resources including tools, spare parts, consumables are readily available for biomedical maintenance activities
• Provide support to biomedical engineering team for corrective maintenance as required
• Coordinate with Boston facilities & biomedical teams to plan biomedical equipment growth strategy, equipment replacement plans, end-user training programs

Power Generation:

• Ensures all resources and staffing are in place to provide uninterrupted power supply to all sites. Sources of power include generators, solar, utility power
• Ensures all necessary systems for spare part tracking, routine maintenance, generator tracking are in place and adhered to
• Escalate troubleshooting issues to third party vendors, as required

Hospital Campus Master Planning:

• Works with Hospital Administration to strategically plan hospital expansion and renovation projects in a way that efficiently uses available hospital space and stays in line with clinical and operational priorities
• Works with PIH clinical team to establish quarterly clinical priorities, plans work to align infrastructure projects with priorities and available budget

Project Design & Construction Management:

• Liaises with clinicians, operations staff, stakeholders to develop project scope documents, ensuring project design meets clinical and operational needs
• Responsible for managing the internal and/or external design of projects across all sites including the creation of project drawing package & specifications, bid package, subcontracts, etc…
• Responsible for stewarding contractor selection process for infrastructure projects; coordinating across multiple teams and procurement committee when required
• Responsible for overseeing construction management team throughout new construction and renovation projects until successful completion. Ensures projects are completed within contractual obligations

• Coordinates and implements relocation plans of departments, programs, staff, patients, etc., as required to enable and initiate projects

Human Resource Management

• Responsible for overseeing construction, facilities, generator, biomedical teams
• Responsible for long-term planning around infrastructure team needs
• Works with Infrastructure Manager, Construction Manager, Generator Manager, Biomedical Engineer to ensure training and team capacity building programs are ongoing
• Ensuring all infrastructure teams are compliant with and consistently adhering to PIH procurement policies

Budget Management 

• Fit work and maintenance activities within yearly budget, prioritizing activities when needed
• Works with Operations and Finance teams to develop yearly budget for all infrastructure activities
• Perform regular budget projections, understanding and accounting for programmatic risk
• Review monthly costs and budget projections with infrastructure budget managers, operations teams as required

Grant & Fundraising Support

• Provides ad hoc support to grant & fundraising teams for project scope, budget, schedule development to accompany project grant proposals
• Responsible for maintaining a comprehensive library of pre-defined project scopes, drawing packages, budgets for projects across all sites

Team Leadership

• Evaluates, identifies and implements new ideas, technologies or process improvements to organizational efficiencies and promote cost savings.
• Leads infrastructure team by example, providing a path to direct others towards the completion of a common goal

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.Education and Work Experience Requirements 

Technical Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent
• Experience working in low-resource hospital settings
• Successful record of accomplishment in meeting budgets, schedules and high quality standards.
• Long term capital planning
• Design management
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent
• Proficient in Bluebeam or other pdf editing/management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Managerial Competencies

• At least 10 years of related experience in design and/or construction management with experience in secondary hospitals, tertiary hospitals, healthcare clinics preferred and/or a combination experience in planning, design and program development experience

Behavioral Competencies

• Committed to putting PIH values first
• Experience working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
• Committed to learning
• Strong English language competencies (written and verbal)
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Able to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines

Social JusticeWe are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.Method of applicationInterested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment.   In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday, 22nd September, 2022.

Job Description

BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the BBC, using media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in claiming their rights. Our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world.

BBC Media Action has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2007. It implements projects addressing a range of themes, including media development, girls’ education and empowerment, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. BBC Media Action produces creative programmes in multiple formats – such as radio and social media – that inform and engage audiences around key development issues. It also seeks to strengthen the media sector through capacity building partnerships, working with over 60 radio stations across the country as broadcast and/or capacity strengthening partners.

BBC Media Action is seeking an experienced and committed Research and Learning (R&L) Manager to lead the implementation of all research activities in Sierra Leone.

The Research and Learning (R&L) Manager role may involve working with groups of children and vulnerable adults and will absolutely require effective working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures in relation to protection of children and vulnerable adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. A police background check will form part of the recruitment process. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and a letter of application which details why you are interested in the role and how you meet the required knowledge, skills and experience. recruitment@sl.bbcmediaaction.org or to the BBC Media Action office at 41i Derek Drive, off Spur Road, Freetown. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date for applications for this role is 25^th May 2022.

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IPA Sierra Leone is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding project management, data analysis, people management, and communication skills as a Research Associate to support the implementation of a project surrounding the artisanal and small-scale mining space and financial inclusion, as well as a project aimed at local governance. The Research Associate position is a unique opportunity to combine significant project management experience with involvement in cutting-edge development research on a dynamic and passionate IPA Sierra Leone team.

As an ideal candidate, you not only have a solid technical foundation in impact evaluation methodology, but you can also independently guide and direct the activities that happen both upstream and downstream of any rigorous, randomized evaluation. You enjoy contributing to high-performing teams that drive the production of the highest quality research for our clients and partners. You excel in solving problems using clear, strategic, and creative thinking. You have a strong social acumen and are excited about the opportunity to broaden, deepen, and manage meaningful relationships with high-level clients and partners across the public, academic, non-governmental, and multilateral sectors.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will perform a variety of tasks related to managing day-to-day research activities, from planning to implementation, and monitoring quality. These include, but are not limited to:

• • Coordinate research and implementation efforts with all relevant stakeholders;
  • Recruiting, training and supervising field-based teams;
  • Refining and piloting survey questionnaires;
  • Supervising and monitoring data collection to ensure high-quality of the data;
  • Supporting data quality checks and fixing issues with data collected during data collection;
  • Assisting in data cleaning and preliminary analysis and ensuring ready access to all data for researchers and/or supervisors;
  • Documenting in detail all activities related to the project;
  • Maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary;

• Preparing high-quality progress and results reports to Principal Investigators (PI), research partners, and funding agencies, and sharing them timely;
• Providing timely updates and responses to partner organizations, and participating in meetings with key stakeholders;
• Providing training and supervision for research project staff (Field Manager);
• Managing project finances including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting;
• Ensuring that all team members follow necessary protocols and procedures;
• Handling day to day PI and partner communications;
• Any other task as assigned by the Associate Research Manager or Country Director;
• Keep the Country Director and Associate Research Manager apprised of all developments in the project and serve as the key link between the field staff, research team, and Principal Investigators.
• Support the country office in project and policy development as needed

Qualifications

• • Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines (Master’s degree preferred);
  • Quantitative Skills: Strong technical understanding of economics and econometrics required. Demonstrated proficiency in Stata, and experience with data management, data cleaning, and regression analysis

• A minimum of 2-year of work experience is required. Experience managing field staff in developing countries strongly preferred;
• Ability to collaborate among geographically and culturally diverse teams to drive common goals
• Interculturally-versed to build capacity, work with, and live in Sierra Leone;
• Excellent management and organizational skills;
• Ability to successfully completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines, required;
• Communication Skills: Attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills are required;
• Language: English fluency required;
• Experience with governance or elections interventions a plus.

Application Instructions

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application . After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “Research Associate”. Applications require you to include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts. Note that you are able to submit your application without the recommendation letters. However, please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an interview.

Click on the link below to apply.

APPLY

Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

IPA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org or via phone at 1-202-386-6200. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org .

• Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.

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IPA Sierra Leone is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding project management, data analysis, people management, and communication skills as a (Senior) Research Associate to support the implementation of a project surrounding the 2023 Elections in Sierra Leone. This project is lead by co-PIs Katherine Casey (Stanford), Abou Bakarr Kamara (IGC), Niccolo Meriggi (IGC) and Andres Rodriguez (Stanford). It focuses on the question of how high human capital, high integrity individuals can be encouraged to run for elected local office. The (Senior) Research Associate position is a unique opportunity to combine significant project management experience with involvement in cutting-edge development research on a dynamic and passionate IPA Sierra Leone team.

As an ideal candidate, you not only have a solid technical foundation in impact evaluation methodology, but you can also independently guide and direct the activities that happen both upstream and downstream of any rigorous, randomized evaluation. You enjoy contributing to high-performing teams that drive the production of the highest quality research for our clients and partners. You excel in solving problems using clear, strategic, and creative thinking. You have a strong social acumen and are excited about the opportunity to broaden, deepen, and manage meaningful relationships with high-level clients and partners across the public, academic, non-governmental, and multilateral sectors.

Responsibilities

The (Senior) Research Associate will perform a variety of tasks related to managing day-to-day research activities, from planning to implementation, and monitoring quality. These include, but are not limited to:

• • Coordinate research and implementation efforts with all relevant stakeholders;
  • Recruiting, training and supervising field-based teams;
  • Refining and piloting survey questionnaires;
  • Supervising and monitoring data collection to ensure high-quality of the data;
  • Supporting data quality checks and fixing issues with data collected during data collection;
  • Assisting in data cleaning and preliminary analysis and ensuring ready access to all data for researchers and/or supervisors;
  • Documenting in detail all activities related to the project;
  • Maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary;
  • Preparing high-quality progress and results reports to Principal Investigators (PI), research partners, and funding agencies, and sharing them timely;
  • Providing timely updates and responses to partner organizations, and participating in meetings with key stakeholders;

• Providing training and supervision for research project staff (Field Manager);
• Managing project finances including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting;
• Ensuring that all team members follow necessary protocols and procedures;
• Handling day to day PI and partner communications;
• Any other task as assigned by the Research Coordinator or Country Director;
• Keep the Country Director and Research Coordinator apprised of all developments in the project and serve as the key link between the field staff, research team, and Principal Investigators.
• Support the country office in project and policy development as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines (Master’s degree strongly preferred);
• Quantitative Skills: Strong technical understanding of economics and econometrics required. Demonstrated proficiency in Stata, and experience with data management, data cleaning, and regression analysis
• A minimum of 2-year of work experience is required. Experience managing field staff in developing countries strongly preferred;
• Ability to collaborate among geographically and culturally diverse teams to drive common goals
• Interculturally-versed to build capacity, work with, and live in Sierra Leone;
• Excellent management and organizational skills;
• Ability to successfully completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines, required;
• Communication Skills: Attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills are required;
• Language: English fluency required;
• Experience with governance or elections interventions a plus.

Application Instructions

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application . After completing a brief registration, choose the Research job category, then select “(Senior) Research Associate”. Most applications require you to include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts.

Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence on which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.

IPA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

As an organization, IPA is dedicated to improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations through evidence and policy. We also recognize how important it is for our staff to reflect the diversity of the places where we work and the communities we work with. As such, IPA is committed to hiring from a diverse pool of candidates, from a range of backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. We know that this makes our work stronger and more responsive to the challenges faced by those we work with and for and we encourage people from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Click here to learn more about IPA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Innovations for Poverty Action is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org or via phone at 1-202-386-6200. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the specified position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org .

• Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring manager.

How to Apply

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The Greater Gola Landscape, covering 350,000 ha and straddling the Sierra Leone/ Liberia border, is the largest remaining block of Upper Guinea Forest in Sierra Leone.

The Gola Programme is implemented as a partnership between the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL), the Gola Rainforest Conservation Leadership Group, the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL), the governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia, local communities and the RSPB. In the long term, the programme aims to conserve the forest ecosystems of the globally important forest landscape, contributing to biodiversity conservation, climate change resilience, water conservation and food security.

The position will be based in Kenema with frequent travel to the field. The position will report to the RSPB Programme Manager for Sierra Leone with a dotted line to the Senior Conservation Scientist in Conservation Science.

Technical Advisor, Research – Sierra Leone

Reference: DEC20216706

Location: Sierra Leone

Salary: £32,400.00 – £35,944.00 Per Annum

Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

Duration: 2 years

A job share arrangement is encouraged.

Purpose:

• To provide technical support and advice across all biodiversity-related projects involving GRC-LG and with all collaborators with GRC-LG
• To build the capacity of the GRC-LG Research and Monitoring Department through organizational development and technical understanding, learning and application
• To provide technical advice and support on biodiversity-related matters to the research team in Liberia as required

Main duties:

Work with the RSPB Conservation Science team:

• Collate and help analyse existing data from camera traps and other surveys of the spatial and temporal occurrence and movement of mammals and other species to enable evidence-based research of species of high conservation concern
• Review the strategy and put together an action plan (including appropriate training) for improved communication of scientific data for management purposes within GRC-LG,
• Build links and collaborations with academic and other research partners to build the evidence base to support effective conservation

Work with the Research & Monitoring Department:

• Provide advice and support in field assessments on a day-to-day basis as well as on database management, reporting and quality control
• Review the strategy and put together an action plan (including appropriate training) to increase the capacity of Research Technicians to input field data in an effective and timely manner
• Ensure progress on deliverables and workplans, following Annual Operation Plans and project related indicators with a focus on REDD+, Darwin and PAPF or project related activities
• Drive the implementation of the action plan to increase the capacity of Research Technicians to input field data
• Support and facilitate other departmental activities when necessary as requested by senior management of GRC-LG and the RSPB Programme Manager for Sierra Leone.

Work with the broader GRC-LG team:

• Provide advice and support for Park Operations development and activities, including supporting the development of capacity within GRC to evaluate different methods to collect and analyze information, including SMART monitoring system

Duties that you will support on:

• Compilation of donor reports on biodiversity and ecotourism related areas, with a focus on REDD+, Darwin and PAPF
• Development and submission of the biodiversity and ecotourism related elements of proposals to donors
• Organizational development work being undertaken by the RSPB Country Manager, especially in relation to the capability and capacity of biodiversity research and monitoring and ecotourism resources
• Country logistics for field visits by RSPB staff and other external collaborators
• Timely completion of permits and payments from external researchers working with the Gola Forest National Park
• Development and implementation of annual community-volunteer projects to ensure the active involvement of local communities in basic biodiversity research and monitoring
• Lead /support the analysis of the data and assessment of the status of the White-necked Picathartes within the Gola Rainforest National Park (GRNP)
• Develop key relations with local and national stakeholders dedicated to biodiversity research and monitoring
• Maintain good relations with project partners and other important stakeholders, with a particular focus on local communities
• Implementation of the biodiversity component of other grant funded projects.
• Design and implement/test pilot human-wildlife conflict solutions

Skills Required

Essential

• PhD. Or MSc in ecology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in Africa
• Accomplished spoken and written communication skills in English to enable stakeholders’ clear understanding of project objectives, activities and outcomes, with experience working with people with varying levels of education and for whom English is not a first working language

Desirable

• Proven ability to enable or deliver measurable biodiversity conservation impacts through Civil Society Organisation’s ranging from species to site conservation.
• Direct work experience in remote rural community engagement.
• A flexible creative approach, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

This is a Fixed Term, 2 year Contract Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week. A job share arrangement is encouraged.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term

Closing date: 23:59, 31 January 2022

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 3rd February 2022.

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your online application.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974.

No agencies please.

How to Apply

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Plan International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager
2.) Invitation To Bid

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

 

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

 

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

 

See job details and how to apply below.

 

1.) Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager

 

We are currently seeking to recruit:

Title:                 Monitoring Evaluation and Research Learning Manager

Grade:E

Location:         Country Office

Department:    Programmes

Reports to:       Head of Programme Development and Quality

 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to provide overall leadership on monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities of Plan International Sierra Leone’s programmes (both development and humanitarian) in line with international best practices and relevant guidelines.

 

The MERL Manager leads Plan’s International Sierra Leone’s MERL unit which sits within the programme development and quality department. The purpose of the MERL Unit is to improve program quality and accountability through supporting and implementing high quality MERL in programs and projects and, to provide evidence for programme design, planning and effectiveness. The position is crucial to programme quality and effectiveness.

DIMENSIONS OF ROLE

The post holder will ensure the establishment of a systematic monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning system for all programmes. The post holder will interface and support programme team members, support programme coordination and policy engagement. The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.

 

The post holder will also lead on knowledge management (KM) and institute practices and mechanisms, develop and socialize tools and templates for MERL work including participatory methodology tools and KM among programme staff at all levels in the organization and provide training for programme staff and partners on M&E.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Plan International Sierra Leone can provide evidence on the results and effectiveness of the Country Strategy (CS)

• Lead the development of the MERL framework for the CS with the accompanying MERL framework for the annual plan

• Lead the development of M&E plans for all grants

• Ensure all strategic documents and projects are in SAP and sections including PO Log and PCR and properly filled and on time.

• Lead the utilization and translation of the situation analysis to inform the CS development

• Lead the development of Terms of Reference (ToR) for assessments, studies and evaluations

• Dissemination of situation analysis report during CS development

• Lead and manage the country strategy review process from development of the ToR to dissemination of CS review report.

• Document lessons learnt and best practice.

• Act as focal point for PMERL in the CO, ensuring its use for programmatic M&E and supporting project teams to use it in practice.

2. High quality and evidence-based projects through excellence in situational analysis, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research practices and knowledge management tasks

• Dissemination of designed CS, CP, annual plans, Programme Area Overviews (PAOs) and Programme Area Updates (PAUs)

• Ensure that all projects have basic MERL documents and meet Plan International’s MERL standards

• Identify research opportunities to enhance Plan International Sierra Leone programming

• Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with Plan global standards (including publications)

• Ensure that all research and evaluation initiatives comply with global MERL standards

• Prepare management responses for all evaluation findings

• Consolidate and facilitate the incorporation of recommendations from project and programme Evaluations

• Conduct annual quality analysis of all evaluation reports against criteria defined in Plan International’s evaluation standards and identify trends in findings for review and follow up by senior management

• Complete the MERL quarterly report for the Regional Office

• Set up and implement a knowledge management plan for the MERL unit

• Put in place a mechanism to collect good practices and lessons learnt from programme implementation

• Lead the development and sharing of good practices and lessons learned

• Establish and maintain close working relationship with the Regional MERL network and actively and consistently participate in activities of the group

• Contribute regularly to discussions and announcements on the WACAH MERL workspace

• Ensure collaboration with other agencies and manage partnerships for MERL related purposes.

 

3. Plan International Programme staff and partners have increased MERL capacity

• Set clear objectives and develop strategy for MERL unit including budget

• Conduct MERL capacity assessment with relevant positions at PIIA, CO and partners to identify gaps/ training needs

• Provide training for programme staff for quality projects and programmes M&E processes and practices

• Develop a MERL capacity building plan for Plan International Sierra Leone and organize its implementation

• Manage integration of program and sponsorship and lead the implementation of sponsorship commitment 1-10. – Participate in the development and review of PAOs, PAUs, SCIs, WGCs and tracking of progress on especially Commitment #2

 

4. Knowledge Management

• Implement work plan to improve our knowledge and data management and sharing of information (internal, external): electronic filing, sharing of reports, stories of change

• Document best practices and success stories for wider sharing and learning

• Undertake knowledge management assessment and include budget for implementation of action plan for the organization

• Coordinate with project managers and other sources to develop and mobilize resources to implement knowledge management action plan.

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal contacts

• Head of Programmes Development and Quality

• Head of Programme Implementation

• Business Development Manager, Technical Specialists and M&E Staff

• Programme Implementation and Influencing Area Managers and Programme and Project Managers

• M&E staff

 

External contacts

• Implementing Partners and Consultants

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential Skills

• Master’s degree in statistics, demography, measurement and evaluation, planning, monitoring & evaluation, development studies, social sciences or other relevant field

• Skills in managing qualitative and quantitative data collections

• Understanding of integrated development issues and critical analysis of child poverty and gender

• Knowledge of theories of child-rights programming, child protection (programmatic and safe-guarding), gender transformative programming

• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges, opportunities and implications to community development

• Demonstrated experience as a development professional in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs/ projects

• Knowledgeable on participatory M&E tools and systems

• Knowledgeable on tool design for qualitative and quantitative research

• Knowledge of strategic planning processes

• Demonstrated experience in team management.

Desirable

• At least six (6) years of experience in design, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research in community, national and international development, preferably in education, health, child protection, household economic security, DRM, gender and inclusion.

• Understands Plan’s work, and implements processes and practices that support achievement of organisational objectives

• Understanding of ethics and safeguarding principles for MERL activities

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Skills in managing decentralized teams

• Working experience in community participation in development/programming

• Skills for data base management (design, entry, analysis)

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines

• Demonstrated facilitation and active listening skills

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills

• Solid writing skills (report writing, concept paper writing, etc.)

• Skills in using Microsoft Office and other software applications relevant to MER (e.g. MAXQDA, STATA, SPSS, epi-info, CSPro or similar)

Behaviours

• Coaches and builds capacity of staff

• Promotes innovation and learning

• Communicates clearly and effectively

• Strong team building and motivational skills

• Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children and women without discrimination

• Involves others in setting and achieving goals

• Demonstrates honesty and transparency in holding self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and Plan’s standards of behaviour

• Balances future vision with practical delivery

• Acts as a team player, willing to get the best outcome overall, adjusting own priorities if necessary

• Promotes a strong learning culture in the organisation

• Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Travel to Programme units and activities is required as necessary to ensure that programmes are effectively monitored.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

• The post holder has medium contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

 

Ensure staff understand Plan International’s commitment to driving a feminist agenda within the organization, and the ambition for gender equality and gender transformative leadership is embedded in our value-based leadership framework.

 

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES

We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

 

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

 

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 

We are inclusive and empowering

• We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential

• We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace

• We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Applications:

Last date for submission of Application (CV and cover letter) is: 30th November, 2021 by 5:00 pm

 

Your application should include:
·         A cover letter
·         A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or

           most recent supervisor send applications to this link:

Sierra-Leone.Recruitment@plan-international.org

 

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People’s Policy.

 

Plan International follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women and people living with disability.

 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

 

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2.) Invitation To Bid

 

For Supply of Motorbikes to Plan International Sierra Leone

Plan International Sierra Leone is an international child-centered humanitarian organization, which strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International has been working in Sierra Leone over the past 45 years with a focus on education, health, youth and children’s empowerment backed by advocacy work that engages policymakers and the affected communities in dialogue on issues of inequality to promote lasting development.

 

Plan International Sierra Leone wishes to procure some motorbikes. Interested bidders can request copy of the RFQ documents by email at:

PlanSLE.procurement@plan-international.org

or by getting a hardcopy of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) at the reception of Plan International Sierra Leones, 6 Cantonment Road, Off King Harman Road Freetown from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 -noon.

 

Completed RFQ should be submit in a sealed envelope addressed to “Procurement Committee” latest on or before November 30, 2021 at 4:00pm with subject line scribing “Supply of Motorbikes to Plan International Sierra Leone’’.

 

Queries/requests for clarification must be directed to:

PlanSLE.procurement@plan-international.org

with the subject Queries/Request for Clarification, Motorbikes Procurement not later than Monday November 26, 2021.

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DISTRICT RESEARCH OFFICER – JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION

District CRADLE Research Officer

– 8 positions available

LOCATION

Staff will be based in one of the following 8 districts:

Tonkolili, Koinadugu, Kono, Kailahun, Bonthe, Moyamba, Karene, Falaba

START DATE

January 2022

HOURS

45 hours a week – contracted

DURATION

18 months

SALARY

Competitive salary

APPLICATION

To apply, submit an updated CV (no longer than 2 pages), and cover letter and 2 references. Please specify which district position you are applying to. Interviews will be held between 29th November and 10th December in person in the district where you are applying to.

BACKGROUND

The CRADLE VSA Programme is a Ministry of Health and Sanitation maternal health initiative supported by King’s College London and Welbodi Partnership providing novel vital signs devices and emergency obstetric triage training in all facilities providing maternal healthcare across all districts in Sierra Leone (www.cradletrial.org) to improve obstetric care, ensure timely referrals and reduce maternal mortality. As part of the second Phase of the national rollout, the programme will be targeting the districts of Tonkolili, Koinadugu, Kono, Kailahun, Bonthe, Moyamba, Karene and Falaba and be collecting more detailed data on clinical health outcomes at both PHU and hospital facility level.

The District CRADLE Data Collector will work in the district under the guidance and supervision of the Welbodi Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager and Welbodi Programme Manager, reporting important feedback on the programme’s field research activities. The post holder will be leading data collection, data inputting, field reporting and other research activities required for the programme. He/She will be representing the programme in the district and ensuring respectful and professional engagement with medical professionals from the District Health Management Team, Hospitals and PHUs, as well as local authorities, community chiefs and pregnant women. Based in her/his district, this role will require frequent travel to and days to be spent in the field in PHUs in remote Chiefdoms. Candidates are required to have an in depth knowledge of the Sierra Leone healthcare system and their target district, including stakeholder and community dynamics. All research data collection methods should ensure that data is valid, reliable and credible, and in line with ethical approvals.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• District Health Management Team (DHMT)

• Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) and Hospital Staff

• Local authorities and Community Leaders

• Health led services and pregnant women

• Welbodi Programme Manager & Welbodi MEL Manager

TASKS & RESPONSIBILTIES

The CRADLE District Data Collector will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the CRADLE district research and data collection activities by:

▪ Identifying, establishing and maintaining strong contact with medical professionals from the District Health Management Team, Hospitals and PHUs

▪ Collecting clinical data from the DHMT, hospitals and PHUs, as well as routinely collected ministry data through effective communication, diplomacy and respect with partners ▪ Seeking out respondents who fit the suggested profiles in assigned locations and collecting data based on questionnaires developed and supplied by the programme

▪ Collecting, gathering and accurately recording responses on questionnaires & research forms

▪ Ensuring that questionnaires/research forms have been thoroughly checked and completed ▪ Inputting, uploading and submitting completed research forms on the Programme data collection software, and, if required, compiling findings in a format required by the Programme Manager

▪ Recognizing and reporting in a timely fashion any problems in obtaining data and district level activities and dynamics and providing feedback from field research activities ▪ Working according to the programme’s needs and on a project-by-project basis. ▪ Liaising with local authorities and community Chiefs and representing the programme at district level

▪ Liaising with Welbodi Programme Manager and MEL Manager regarding information/data gathered, producing reports and maintaining a strong, weekly line of communication and engagement

▪ Adhering to confidentiality procedures, policies and legal requirements when collecting, storing and sharing data

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• QUALIFICATIONS:

o A recognised professional degree in Public Health, Economics or Statistics and/or current registrations as a State Registered Nurse or Midwife

• EXPERIENCE:

o Demonstrated prior experience in data collection, administering questionnaires, conducting interviews and data entry

o Experience in health service delivery, research or Non-Governmental Organisation project implementation in Sierra Leone

• KNOWLEDGE:

o Knowledge of district dynamics, communities, Chiefdoms and geography. o Knowledge of District Health Management Teams, PHUs and Hospitals in districts. o Demonstrated ability to 1. Assess needs, 2. Lead research collection in the field, 3. Ensure accurate and timely data inputting and 4. Evaluate results.

o Knowledge of relevant evidence-based approaches to improving maternal, neonatal, and child health, and of national strategies.

• SKILLS:

o Outstanding computer literacy with excellent skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and able to pick up the required skills to input into novel data collection software o Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously within the scope of the role with minimal supervision.

o Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across different hierarchy lines.

o Ability to work well under pressure and deliver deadlines whilst maintaining an excellent level of written and oral communication and respectful working

relationships

• OTHER:

o Fluency in language of the district’s specific language(s).

o Confidence, diplomacy and sensitivity in working with local authorities, healthcare providers and senior staff from partner organisations including the Government. o A team player who shows enthusiasm and is committed to the goals and principles of Welbodi Partnership.

o Must not hold a pin code or should not be a current civil servant employed and actively working for the Government of Sierra Leone

• VALUES:

o Honesty: Shows a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent the programme.

o Communication: Confidently expresses self, able to clearly ask questions and help the respondent understand what is needed from her/him.

o Relationship Building: Able to build trust with people at DHMT, PHUs and Hospitals and maintain confidentiality.

o Accuracy: Must be able to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondent’s meaning or confusing the reader.

o Endurance: Must be able to work for full day working hours in the field across a number of days

o Pro-activeness to lead activities independently

o Responsiveness toward the Welbodi Programme Manager and MEL Manager

TERMS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Working hours: Full time (45 hours per week)

– Due to the nature of the role, the post holder may be expected

to accommodate flexible working hours, including weekends, when required Probationary period: 3 months – During the first 3 months the contract may be terminated with 1 weeks’ notice.

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and skill

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, submit an updated CV (No Longer Than 2 pages), a cover letter and 2 references to:

datacollection@welbodipartnership.org

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 26th November 2021.

Applications will only be accepted from people living or working in one of the districts listed above. Interviews will be held between 29th November and 10th December in district in person. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview.

Please ensure that you include the district you are applying for in the title to your email for this post e.g. Falaba: CRADLE research officer application, Fatima Sanni

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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erms of reference: Clinical Research Fellow in Stroke

Hours of work
Full time (40 hours per week)

Period of appointment
Fixed-term contract to 31st March 2022

Responsible to
Professor Catherine Sackley

Responsible for
Stroke Team researchers

Campus
Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Salary
Along MoHS Scale

Role purpose

We wish to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow who will support the final phase of the KCL NIHR GHR Group on Stroke in Sierra Leone (SISLE). The Fellow will be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She/he will work as part of a team including physicians, therapists and other research associates. The postholder will work with international and local stakeholders in ensuring the successful closure of the SISLE programme, optimising the impact of SISLE on the Sierra Leonean health system. Responsibilities include data management and academic writing. Clinical training and experience in Global Health Research essential.

Role profile

 

Objectives of the post
To be the in-country lead for the closure of Stroke in Sierra Leone register.
To contribute to the reporting, publishing, dissemination and sustainability opportunities of the programme of research.
To contribute to the organisation of training activities

Research Administration
Oversee closure of the Stroke in Sierra Leone project.
Liaise with SISLE Data Manager and other staff in finalising register data collection and addressing data queries.

Communication & networking
Collaborate with academic colleagues in the SISLE Group, wider NIHR GH Groups and Units on areas of shared research interest
Contribute to the write-up the results of the project in a format suitable for scientific publication
Facilitate communication with colleagues both within and outside Kings and with research participants
Participate in networks and events within the institution or externally, in order to build relationships and contacts to facilitate future exchanges of information
Contribute to activities aimed at sustaining any improvement in services

Decision making, planning & problem solving
Be involved in strategizing and implementing sustainability plans.
Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues in the areas of research in which they work

Service delivery
Maintain regular contact with collaborators and the SISLE Stroke Survivors Group.

Analysis & research
Collate information and data for internal and external reports
Analyse and interpret qualitative research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes
Prepare and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Team work & learning support
Contribute to clinical training on stroke for the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Sensory/physical demands & work environment
Monitor and maintain records as per the data management plan

Pastoral care
A commitment to enhancing Equality & Diversity, as well as a commitment to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter

 

 

Person specification

Criteria
Essential
Desirable
How identified and assessed*

*For How identified and assessed use: AP – application, AS – assessment, I – interview, P – presentation, R – references

Education / qualification and training

First Degree
X

AP

Postgraduate degree
X

AP

Clinical Medical Qualification
X

AP

Registered with a licence to practice
X

AP

PhD in relevant subject or considerable relevant research/ clinical experience

X
AP

Knowledge / skills

Research or clinical experience of stroke
X

AP I

Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills in one to ones and group settings
X

AP I

Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills, including Microsoft
X

AP I

Ability to facilitate and organise meetings
X

AP I

Ability to conduct research in an ethical and sympathetic manner
X

AP I

Ability to deal with people from a wide range of backgrounds including in LMICs
X

AP I

Experience

Demonstrable experience of working in a team and co-ordinating tasks and activities
X

AP R I

Experience of developing and publishing research

X
AP R I

Research experience in Public Health/Epidemiology/Informatics/ Statistics (particularly datasets)
X

AP R I

Personal characteristics/other requirements

Demonstration of commitment to an academic career
X

AP I

Flexible approach to work
X

AP I

 

Contract duration:
Until 31 March 2022

 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter stating how you meet the person specific and CV (Maximum 4 pages) to:

KGHP@kcl.ac.uk.

Please include the role title in the subject line of the email. No in person applications will be accepted.
Application deadline is 24th September 2021

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