Job Description
Research Officer – V/FT/66/2022 - (3posts)
Job description
Reporting to the Research Manager, the job holder will be responsible for Coordinating research projects from the early planning stages to project completion.
Duties and responsibilities
i. With guidance from the Research Manager (RM), initiate planning for the project (Operational Planning, Budgeting)
ii. Participating in developing project proposals and project documentation
iii. Assist RM to develop work plans with partners if necessary.
iv. Data collection and computation
v. Support in monitoring and evaluating research projects.
vi. Coordinating and handling the master files for clinical research being done in the hospital.
vii. Coordinate with the team and partner to conduct capacity-building training for partners.
viii. Prepare project documentation and research reports for management review
ix. Ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and efficiency in project implementation
x. Reporting on project activities and expenditure as requested by the RM and according to project timeframes
xi. Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
xii. Prepare and participate in periodical meetings
xiii. Provide the Communications officer with contacts for database (donors, consultants, networks)
xiv. Coordinate with research teams in the documentation of projects’ achievements
Qualifications
i. Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, or any related field.
ii. Master’s in a relevant field
iii. At least 3 years of experience in development projects, preferably within a reputable organization
iv. Monitoring and evaluation skills desirable
v. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail;
Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate via writing, public speaking, and interpersonal interactions