Position Title: Research Utilization
Specialist
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization
dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally
driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and
Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all
50 U.S.. states and all U.S. territories.
FHI 360 is the prime implementer of USAID’s Tuberculosis Private Sector Activity which aims
to contribute to national goals to reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and
mortality by increasing the number of private provider clients who are
correctly diagnosed, notified and receive quality TB services. . The project is seeking a Research Utilization Specialist
to work in close collaboration on this project with its leadership and research team in Jakarta,
, Indonesia.
The Research
Utilization Specialist collaborates
with senior research staff to develop
and implement research studies, with a particular focus on ensuring adequate
dissemination and demonstrable use of the research findings. The Research Utilization
Specialist will focus on research utilization by supporting project staff in using cutting-edge tools and
approaches. Creates, recommends, and executes research utilization mechanisms for
project.
Essential Job Functions:
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Leads development and implementation of
project’s research utilization strategies, in collaboration with research study
teams and project leadership. Strategies include ongoing stakeholder
engagement, knowledge exchange, communications, policy advocacy, and capacity
building.
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Contribute to the identification and
development of country-level activities to ensure that an explicit Research Utilization
strategy is included in the design, implementation, and evaluation of all
research projects.
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Serves as the liaison with internal and
external partners related to research communications or uptake to ensure
effective collaboration efforts.
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Writes and edits technical reports and
documents. Assists with publications, web pages, and presentations.
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Ensures strong knowledge management within
the project, organizing information produces directly by the team but also by
others in the field of health private sector.
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Conducts searches of and synthesizes new and
emerging literature on TB private sectors, and ensures project team and related
stakeholders have access to it, understand it, and use it.
Qualifications:**
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Master’s degree or its International
Equivalent in Public Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences or Related Field.
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Typically requires 5-8 years of experience.
Ideally, 3-4 of those years devoted specifically to facilitating research
communication, uptake, and evidence-based decision making.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office,
spreadsheets, analytical software and other technology required.
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Articulate, professional and able to
communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
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Must be able to read, write and speak fluent
English; fluent in host country language.
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Extensive experience working with ministries of health, private
organization, civil society, NGOs, donors and other partners in using research-based
evidence to inform policy, program and/or practice development or improvement.
Specific Skills and Knowledge:
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Comprehensive knowledge of theories,
concepts, and practices with research utilization, methodology, implementation,
analysis, and reporting.
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Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
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Excellent quantitative and/or qualitative and
analytical skills.
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Excellent and demonstrated research and
evaluation project management skills.
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Ability to influence and collaborate with
others.
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Ability to resolve issues with new concepts
and approaches to ensure research objectives are met.
Travel Requirements:
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10-20%
This job description summarizes the main
duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may
be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in
any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.
Interested candidate please apply to FHI360
Career Center link below by the latest 20 January 2019
We offer competitive compensation and
an outstanding benefit package. Please click here
to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
Position Title: Research Officer
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development
organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing
integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health,
Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender,
Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than
60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
FHI 360 is the prime implementer of USAID’s Tuberculosis Private Sector Activity which aims
to contribute to national goals to reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and
mortality by increasing the number of private provider clients who are
correctly diagnosed, notified and receive quality TB services. The
project is seeking a Research Officer to work in close collaboration on this project
with its leadership
and research team in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Research Officer
assists the
senior research staff to develop and implement research studies, with a
particular focus on ensuring adequate dissemination and demonstrable use of the
research findings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists
with the design and implementation of research studies, including the sampling,
recruitment, and statistical analysis.
- Ensures
compliance with government regulations when writing and reviewing protocols,
analysis plans, reports, and manuscripts.
- Develops
training materials and conducts training for study implementation based on
company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Provides
input with questionnaire development, analysis, study design, and material
management.
- Plans,
organizes, and manages resources/processes for successful completion of study
goals.
- Prepares
research concepts and proposals following established policies and procedures.
- Conducts
data analysis, data reviews, and reporting of research data for evaluation and
quality..
Qualifications:
-
Master’s degree or its International
Equivalent in Public Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences or Related Field.
-
Typically requires 3 - 5 years of experience
of research or evaluation experience.
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office,
spreadsheets, analytical software and other technology required.
-
Articulate, professional and able to
communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
-
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent
English; fluent in host country language.
-
Related prior working experience preferred.
Specific Skills and Knowledge:
-
Comprehensive knowledge of theories,
concepts, and practices with research utilization, methodology, implementation,
analysis, and reporting.
-
Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
-
Excellent quantitative and/or qualitative and
analytical skills.
-
Excellent and demonstrated research and
evaluation project management skills.
-
Ability to influence and collaborate with
others.
-
Ability to resolve issues with new concepts
and approaches to ensure research objectives are met.
Travel Requirements:
-
10-20%
This job description summarizes the main
duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may
be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in
any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.
Interested candidate please apply to FHI360
Career Center Link below by the latest 20 January 2019
We offer competitive compensation and
an outstanding benefit package. Please click here
to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
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