MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa County.
The objective of our project is to provide Access to health care for Adolescent and Youth Population (AYP), with specific focus on Young Key Populations (YKP) affected by social violence and health care exclusion. The selected candidate will be reporting technically to the Project Medical Referent (PMR)
Start date : August 2024
Length of contract : 12 months fixed term contract (starting with 03 months probationary period)
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Project Medical Referent.
Main Purpose
The MSF Mombasa Project is conducting a multiyear mixed methods research study, which collects and analyses diverse forms of data (quantitative, qualitative) to enhance and evaluate the project’s impact on population health and well-being. This position will coordinate daily operations of all research activities and staff, working in close consultation with the principal investigators, medical team, and other collaborators.
Accountabilities:
- Participating in defining the objectives of operational research, implementing research protocols, refining data collection tools, and ensuring participant recruitment and retention.
- Coordinating the execution of the research with partners and in compliance to approved study protocols.
- Providing training to and supervising the team implementing the research.
- Lead data collection activities in coordination with the research team.
- Ensuring the highest ethical standard is maintained, including that all participants have freely given their consent to participate and have received the correct information in a format they can comprehend.
- Reviewing data collection and undertaking analysis as appropriate, reporting on a regular basis to the functional referent about study progress and any relevant information for the project and mission.
- Support dissemination of study methods and results including through reports, presentations, papers, and other scientific output.
- Managing data systems and ensuring accurate, high-quality datasets that adhere to the highest standards of security and confidentiality.
- Support dissemination of findings as described in the study protocol, including to MSF teams and partners from government, academia, and community.
- Support research planning and budgeting.
- Provide administrative support to the study investigator group, including its principal investigators.
- Propose and undertake analyses of study data.
- Ensure the protection of rights, safety and welfare of study participants and staff.
- Support and guide the research officers and, as necessary, other project staff to ensure adherence to study procedures, verification processess.
- Collaborate with and support the research’s principal investigators (PIs) in preparation of timely submission of reportable events.
- Ensure data is recorded, handled, stored and reported accurately and confidentiality is maintained.
- Partcipate in the project’s meeting.
Requirements
Education
- Higher degree (Bachelors or Masters) in epidemiology, medicine, public health, psychology, or some other similar field.
Experience
- Essential experience coordinating or supporting research initiatives in health or the social sciences.
- Essential experience leading a team, including people management and collaboration between partners.
- Essential experience leading or supporting survey research.
- Desirable experienced leading or supporting qualitative research.
- Desirable experience on health topics pertaining to adolescents, young people, and/or key population.
Languages
- English + Kiswahili essential.
Knowledge
- Essential knowledge of research methods.
- Essential knowledge of data management, including quality control and assurance.
- Essential computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Essential knowledge of statistical analysis package (e.g., Stata, R, SAS).
- Desirable knowledge of survey platforms (e.g., Kobo, Qualtrics).
Competencies
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Stress Management
How to apply
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application through:
msfch.mombasa.recruitment@gmail.com by the 18 July 2024.
This vacancy is open for Kenyan Nationals only.
Please complete the following information in the text of your e-mail
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Applications not complying with these instructions will not be considered.
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
MSFCH is an equal opportunity Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee.
MSFCH Welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages Women to apply.
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