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  • Posted: Nov 17, 2016
    Deadline: Nov 18, 2016
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    Africa Mental Health Foundation (AMHF) is a non-governmental organization whose main mandate is to conduct mental health research to inform policy and practice in mental health. Our focus is on community mental health with the aim of providing innovative, appropriate, affordable, available and accessible mental health and substance use services to all.
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    Project Officer

    Location: Makueni County

    Position Summary

    Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) the Project Officer will be responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, managing and reporting of the project.

    Project Officer Job Responsibilities

    • To participate in promoting inter-sectoral co-ordination between health and other sectors relevant to improving health and the social determinants of health (SDH).
    • Gather and present existing documented evidence on the context, purpose of the models, measures on social power, participation in health, SDH and key informant perceptions on the process, system and health outcomes/impacts
    • Register the lead and members of the case study team and selected site members on the project web platform for them to share information from the case study work and make input to the general and moderated discussions in the project web-platform.
    • Provide comments, feedback, responses to queries in the web platform on a theme area arising from the work on the web platform or related to the case study conducted in Makueni County.
    • Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly work plans related to the project
    • Take comprehensive notes during interviews with participants
    • Ensure proper transcription and translation of completed interviews.
    • Develop interview guides for in-depth key informant interviews and other data collection tools for opinion leaders, THPs, community elected health volunteers and decision makers
    • Participate in quality and timely data collection and ensure that ethical issues are observed during collection process.
    • Ensure proper documentation of all the project process and activities through detailed reports while adhering to the project timelines.
    • Conduct literature search and participate in writing of scientific manuscripts
    • Assist with qualitative data analysis using Nvivo Software, preliminary coding and drafting of findings.
    • Participate in dissemination of research findings and policy dialogue with appropriate audiences.
    • Mobilize participants and educate the stakeholders and communities in relation to the research project.

    Qualifications for the Project Officer Job

    • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Medical Anthropology, Public Health, Community Health and
    • Development, Psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
    • Master’s degree is an added advantage
    • Computer literate and proficiency in at least one qualitative software
    • Co- author of at least 1 qualitative research publication in a peer reviewed journal is an added advantage
    • Minimum two years’ experience with health related qualitative data analysis

    Additional Skills and Competencies

    • Strong communication and presentation skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent writing skills and ability to write articles, proposals and reports
    • Self driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
    • Team player and ability to demonstrate problem solving approach
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

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    Biostatistician

    Position Summary: To ensure all data analysis, results and tables are done on time with no errors as required and in charge of overall data management and data quality control at the Foundation.

    Duties and Responsibilities:-

    • Conduct statistical data analysis, generate results in tables, figures, diagrams, graphs etc and narratives to answer general and specific research questions, test hypotheses, and determine if general and specific study objectives were met.
    • Read and understand the research protocol and methodology and also understand the data sets to the extent that they can independently generate research questions and proceed to do appropriate analysis in consultation with the researchers
    • Analyse/summarize and interpret data in preparation for the generation of statistical and analytical reports as requested.
    • Process data analysis outputs based on Author instructions for different peer reviewed journals or in a presentations’ format for conferences or workshops
    • Respond to any new request for data related to specific research and analysis activities.
    • Develop project-specific data analysis plans in collaboration with the investigators
    • Advise researchers on study designs and analysis at project conception, grant application, implementation and during final analysis
    • Generate a synopsis of the methodology relevant to the analysis and conduct literature search in relation to the methodology and findings.
    • Ensure prescribed standard of data management, data quality control, timely submission and tracking of papers in consultation with the Research, Ethics and Publication department.
    • Participate in coming up with a data quality protocols and SOPs to be used for quality checks and assurance for databases under data management
    • Conduct predetermined frequent data quality checks during data entry in consultation with the Research, Ethics and Publication department and come up with ways of solving any issue that arise.
    • Participate and input in designing data collection tools, questionnaires, and data collection templates.
    • Provide guidance and training to data entry clerks and other staff on how to enter and clean data.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Biostatistics
    • At least 3 years’ experience in biostatistics or epidemiological research, including longitudinal data analysis.
    • Experience in mixed analysis is an added advantage.
    • Proficiency in computer use, knowledge on the following softwares; SPSS, STATA, Nvivo and REDCap are an added advantage
    • Demonstrable experience and evidence in drafting and publishing scientific papers.

    Additional Skills and Competencies:

    • Strong leadership skills
    • Team player and excellent interpersonal skills
    • Good communication (both oral and written) and good presentation skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
    • Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
    • Excellent writing skills and ability to write articles, proposals and reports
    • Flexible and motivated to support the Foundation mission and vision.

    Method of Application

    We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send an application letter and a detailed CV to careers@amhf.or.ke and indicate Project Officer – Deep Scan Case Study as the subject line.
    Applications should be received by 18th November, 2016.
    All qualified internal candidates should apply electronically through the HR Department.
    NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
    Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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