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