Description
Program and Position Overview:
CHAI has launched an ambitious effort to scale-up access to treatment for oral rehydration solution (ORS) and zinc. Working with the governments and leading global institutions, CHAI’s Essential Medicines team is supporting intensified efforts at both global and country levels to plan, resource, and implement effective interventions for scaling-up access to ORS/zinc for diarrhea.
CHAI’s Essential Medicines global team is seeking a Manager to manage the implementation of a cluster randomized controlled trial to determine the impact of a door-to-door distribution campaign on ORS/zinc uptake. The Manager will be responsible for developing a system for monitoring the activities of the distribution campaign intervention and work closely with an academic research institution in designing and implementing an impact evaluation, including developing the research protocol, designing the survey tools, and hiring and monitoring a data collection team.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to function independently and be flexible, have a deep personal commitment to producing results, and have a demonstrated ability to lead challenging and complex projects. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, tenacity, independence, humility, passion for the mission, and work ethic. The expected amount of travel for this position is 50%. The expected study period is 2 years.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with team members to design and implement a system to monitor the fidelity of the ORS/zinc distribution campaign to ensure the activities are carried out as planned
Collaborate with an external academic research partner to design and implement an impact evaluation study to evaluate the ORS/zinc distribution campaign on utilization and coverage
Conduct additional M&E and research activities as required, such as organizing and participating in field visits, developing field reports, database management, data quality reviews, and data analyses and interpretation
Prepare detailed oral or written reports of results in the context of the program strategy. Independently prepare and communicate conclusions and recommendations for next steps
Present effectively to internal CHAI forums and external meetings
Contribute to scientific papers and internal report
Qualifications
Master’s degree, preferably MPH or MPP; or Bachelor’s degree with equitable experience
6+ years experience working in a results-oriented environment
Experience living/working in Africa and/or Asia
Experience managing randomized controlled trials and/or field research studies in public health or economic development
Experience delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Very strong analytical skills and a high level of proficiency in R and Stata
Ability to multi-task and be effective in high-pressure situations
Meticulous work ethic and strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Strong communication and writing skills
Ability to work independently and be flexible
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Advantages:
Experience using/developing electronic data collection software such as Open Data Kit (ODK) or SurveyCTO
Experience conducting GIS analyses
Experience working with national health management information systems (e.g., DHIS2)
Experience writing/editing/submitting publications for academic journals
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