Project Coordinator/Research Uptake Lead; CDT-Africa, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University Vacancy Announcement

Background

The Center for innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) is a World Bank supported African Center of Excellence hosted in the College of Health Sciences of Addis Ababa University. The main objective of CDT-Africa is to support equitable access to interventions (medications, diagnostics, and other interventions) and bring about sustainable development in Africa through high quality capacity development for innovative drug and therapeutic discoveries.

As part of this effort, CDT-Africa would like to hire a project co-ordinator/research uptake lead to support CDT-Africa projects. The project co-ordinator/research uptake lead would be linked to the HOPE project (NIHR Global Health Research Group on Homelessness and Mental Health in Africa). HOPE is a multi-country study that will be working in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya. The focus is on co-producing, implementing and evaluating interventions that improve the lives of people who are homeless and have severe mental illness. In Ethiopia, HOPE will be working in Addis Ababa.

The Role of the Project Co-ordinator

The successful applicant will be responsible for co-ordinating the HOPE project in Ethiopia and leading research uptake across Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya.

Principal responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator to plan and co-ordinate study activities and research uptake.
• Co-ordinate a stakeholder analysis exercise across countries and support country teams with research uptake plans.
• Work closely with communications officer to maximise project impact.
• Prepare activity reports and co-ordinate preparation of financial reports for quarterly reporting to the funder.
• Lead for safeguarding training and development of safeguarding procedures.
• Responsible for ethics protocol submission and processes linked to ethical approval and ethical conduct of the study
• Organise weekly team meetings.
• Support the research co-ordinator/assistants to prepare for field activities, including planning staff activities, utilisation of cars and financial resources.
• Line management of research co-ordinator, research assistants, field co-ordinators, data collectors and other field staff.
• Work closely with the data manager to ensure implementation of all standardised operating procedures for quality data collection and management.
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Lead the drafting of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Liaise with local and international stakeholders to support engagement in the studies.
• Involvement in research dissemination activities.
• Additional tasks as directed by the Head of the Center or study investigators.

Terms and conditions

• No. required: One
• Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
• Hours of Work: Are governed by the laws of Ethiopia. However, the nature of the work is such that it might require working overtime and weekends, with due financial compensation.
• Holidays: Are governed by the rules of Addis Ababa University for project workers.
• Length of Contract: 3 years full-time position subject to six-monthly contract renewal.

• Probationary Period and Notice Period: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. The notice period is one month.
• Reports to: CDT-Africa Center Lead

Essential requirements

• MSc in health-related or social science-related field, with thesis.
• At least 1 year of work experience in co-ordination of research.
• Experience with research uptake activities.
• Knowledge of health research essential.
• Experience co-ordinating and community-based or intervention study an advantage.
• Experience preparing reports for international partners an advantage.
• Experience in working with international collaborators is essential.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis.
• Strong computer program literacy and knowledge.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Personal attributes

• Well organised.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work with others, including international collaborators
• Excellent English language, communication and organizational skills

Recruitment process

• Application should be submitted with a short CV (maximum length 4 pages) and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to the
• The covering letter should describe how you meet the requirements for the position and why you want the job.
• The recruitment will involve a written exam and interview. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.