Research and Evidence Specialist at Amref International University (AMIU)

Job Description

Planning and Coordination

• Participate in the development and implementation of PEP project workplans with a focus on research, monitoring, and evaluation activities
• Coordinate project implementation across the three partner public universities to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between AMIU and partner institutions on research and evidence generation activities
• Support integration of research findings into project design and continuous improvement processes
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and stakeholders to support evidence-informed training approaches

Technical Support

• Coordinate the development and implementation of research protocals in collaboration with the project partners
• Contribute to grant writing and implementation or research activities
• Build capacity of faculty, graduate students and project staff in research methods, data analysis, and evidence use
• Support partner institutions in establishing and strengthening research systems and structures
• Provide technical guidance on education research, evaluation frameworks, and data utilization
• Promote use of digital tools and platforms for data collection, analysis, and dissemination
• Support integration of research into innovative training approaches such as eLearning, simulation, and blended learning.

• Support documentation and submission of proposal/grants
• Coordinate the implementation of field research activities
• Develop budget for research activities
• Undertake any other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the director

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage stakeholders to promote evidence-based decision-making in health professions education
• Build and maintain partnerships with universities, research institutions, and development partners
• Advocate for adoption of research-informed and innovative training approaches
• Support stakeholder sensitization and knowledge-sharing forums

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Candidates with the following educational qualifications from recognised universities are eligible to apply:

• Master degree in public health with a bias to biostatistics, or epidemiology, statistics
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, biostatistics/statistics, public health, mathematics, statistics or equivalent
• Experience in research work or research from a similar organization
• Experience in educational research is an added advantage
• Publication of at least two articles in peer reviewed journals  

Experience

• 2 years working in a busy research setting

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills, including written and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
• Proficiency in data analysis using at least two of these software’s; R, and Stata and EPI Info and including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Advanced Excel) skills.
• Budgeting skills
• Ability to complete multiple tasks under pressure and work in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent ICT skills  

Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead complex proposal development teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Quick learner willing to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines
•  Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills