Research Officer –Infectious Disease Modelling at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

JOB PURPOSE: 

The research officer will be responsible for 1) Supporting a body of work focused on examining healthcare priority setting in Kenya the broader African region, 2) support the a project focused on the use of economic evidence in vaccine decision-making, 3) Conduct health technology assessments in collaboration with government.

Description: 

REPORTS TO:  Study PI and Study Supervisor.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

The primary responsibility will be to develop vaccine impact models that integrate cost-effectiveness analysis to inform vaccine decision-making decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

For the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) to:

• Develop research proposals for ethics and scientific review.
• Lead the implementation of studies once ethics review has been obtained.
• Lead the analysis and write-up of study findings.
• Support HERU policy engagement initiatives.
• Develop grant applications for funding.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or a health-related area.
• A master's in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• At least three years related working experience in Research covering health economics.
• Strong background and practical experience in infectious disease modelling, vaccine impact modelling, with a proven track record of model development and application
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills using R and Stata as a minimum

Desirable Criteria:

Excellent organisational 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.