Research Medical Officer II – Service Delivery Redesign Evaluation at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

JOB PURPOSE: 

The research officer will be responsible for 1) Executing research activities focused on a process evaluation of a maternal and child health service redesign in Kakamega county 2) Support County feedback activities together with Havard TH Chan Public Health School.

Description: 

REPORTS TO:  Study PI and Study Supervisor.

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

INDIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:  None

JOB DIMENSIONS:

The primary responsibility will be to support a body of work focused on a on a process evaluation of a maternal and child health service redesign in Kakamega county.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the supervisor to:

• Lead the process evaluation of health system effects of SDR and its political economy
• Lead the analysis and write-up of study findings
• Develop written reports on the analyses conducted and their interpretation.
• Support the day-to-day management of the project including through co-ordination with stakeholders at local, regional and national level.
• Support stake-holder meetings with project participants, local, regional and national governments and key stakeholders.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent).
• At least two years post-qualification experience in medical practice or health research environment.
• Experience and skills in conducting evaluations of complex interventions, and broader policy and systems research
• Qualitative data analysis skills using NVIVO as a minimum.
• A licensed Kenyan Medical practitioner

Desirable Criteria

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Good writing skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills)
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Office based.
• Field work in selected counties.
• Willingness to travel to Kakamega.