Survey Coordinator – Ethiopian Public Health Institute Vacancy Announcement

Required Number:  01

Duration of Contract: For 2 months, with possibility of extension

Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) is a national organization mandated to manage, build research capacity, and promote and strengthen public health research activities in the country. The institute is also mandated to nationwide comprehensive health related data synthesis of evidence that public health related decision-makings rely on.  Currently, EPHI in collaboration with FMOH is planning to conduct a study to assess and characterize HIV-associated mortality among PLHIV in care and document the progress in the national responses to epidemic control in Ethiopia. Currently, EPHI in collaboration with FMOH is planning to conduct the HIV/AIDS Mortality in Ethiopia.

As part of implementing the study, the EPHI would like to announce a vacancy for competent and interested individuals for the following posts. The qualified individual will be functioning in collaboration with a member of the HIV survey team.

The intended candidates should have the following qualifications and experiences:

·         MPH/MSc in the fields of Public Health, and having of 5+ years demonstrated experiences in designing and executing qualitative and quantitative study and analyzing qualitative data, technical report and manuscript writing

·         Conceptualize and manage a nationally representative multisite complex survey

·         Carry out key survey activities such as coordinating, coaching and supervising field team, ensuring the quality of data, conduct data cleaning, and interpreting and reporting of findings

·         Maintain and monitor the data collection process and adjust the system to operational activities’ needs with continued support

·         Conduct direct supervision to the field staff at site level

·         Oversee daily site activities and sure that the study is conducted as the protocol guidelines

·         Prepare weekly report and update the project progress to central office at EPHI

·         Work with the site supervisor/coupon manager to ensure safety of the data stored in the electronic coupon tracking system, as well as exported to backup flash drive.

·         Forward data stored in the electronic coupon tracking system to the data manager in the head office weekly

·         Conduct data management and transmission

·         Manage stocks at site level and order materials to be purchased or delivered from central (EPHI):

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a nationally representative multisite complex survey.
• Execute key survey activities, including coordinating, coaching, and supervising field teams, ensuring data quality, conducting data cleaning, and interpreting/reporting findings.
• Maintain and monitor the data collection process, making necessary adjustments to align with operational needs, providing ongoing support.
• Directly supervise field staff at the site level, ensuring adherence to protocol guidelines during daily activities.
• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring compliance with study protocols.
• Prepare weekly reports and communicate project progress to the central office at EPHI..
• Follow data management processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in data transmission.