Research Manager at Partners for Health and Development in Africa

Job Responsibility
The main responsibilities will include:

• Support the development of study protocol, tools, and other documents required for the study
• On behalf of the PI, Lead the process of submitting the study protocol for approval to Ethics Boards in Kenya and Manitoba, Canada
• Lead the implementation of the mixed methods study arms (clinical, quantitative, and qualitative) in multiple sites
• Support the community-based organizations to develop proposals for the study and facilitate sub-granting process following PHDA policies. Prepare reports for the Ethics Board on a regular basis
• Support the community-based organizations to select the research team who will implement the research
• Train the community research team to effectively and ethically implement the research study
• Regularly monitor and mentor the research team to ensure that the research is implemented as planned
• Support the research team and the partners to solve problem or address adverse events when needed
• Conduct regular meetings with the research team to review the implementation strategies and revise the same when needed to increase efficiency
• Strengthen the partnership with the research partners and the community organizations’ actions by ensuring their capacity related to the implementation and administration of the study is strengthened regularly
• Support data analysis, production of study reports, and dissemination of study findings with different stakeholders including the community members
• Coordinate with NASCOP, the County government, and the TSU to engage the relevant team in study implementation. Share the research findings on a regular basis with stakeholders and the Technical Working Group to influence evidence-based national or county policies related to anal health and HPV
• Create and deliver professional presentations on research results to various stakeholders
• Develop research reports on a regular basis and keep the investigators updated on progress on a monthly basis
• Write evidence briefs and manuscripts for publications in peer reviewed journals
• Manage the research database for PHDA and ensure that ethics board obligations for all PHDA research projects are met.
• Contribute to PHDA Annual Report and other organizational communication initiatives

Qualification, Skills & Competencies:

• Post-graduate in Public Health, Social Science, Social Work, Anthropology, or other equivalent degrees
• At least 4 to 5 years of experience in managing complex research projects independently
• Experience of working collaboratively with key population-led organizations 
• Knowledge and understanding of different research methods
• Experience in handling field-based data collection and monitoring of primary data 
• collection for quality assurance
• Analytical and research skills
• Experience in drafting protocols and research reports
• Communication skills for presenting data to various audiences

Additional skills and knowledge:

• Remains productive even when under pressure 
• Demonstrates a systematic and efficient approach to work 
• Works collaboratively with key population community researchers and team members 
• to achieve results 
• Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender identity and 
• backgrounds 
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Self-motivated