• Plans and coordinates all aspects of multiple research projects across multiple sites including hiring, orienting, training, and supervising contractual and casual employees
• Troubleshoots problems at all stages of project development and implementation and assist with modifying protocols or project procedures to address challenges.
• Participates with a team in the development and authoring of research protocols.
• Leads the submission process for ethical protocols and related approvals
• Monitors and orients all Research Assistants and Enumerators employed under the project.
• Facilitates community mobilisation for all community activities including community awareness meetings
• Participates in data collection as needed
• Coordinates and manages the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Oversee the design of databases, data collection forms, error checking methods, and related programs for collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensures data management procedures (naming, filing, storage e.t.c) are strictly adhered to as stipulated in the standard operating procedures.
• Performs both quantitative and qualitative analyses of research data.
• Apply specialized knowledge and scientific principles to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature. Write sections of scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health or in a related field.
• 5 years minimum relevant work experience in WASH Projects
  
• Strong research experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Ability to work as part of a team
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing
• Planning and organizational skills
• Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Scientific and report writing skills

Suitably qualified members of staff are encouraged to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.