FPwatch is a new multi-country research project designed to provide relevant, high quality evidence to inform and monitor reproductive health policies and programs. Baseline research studies will be implemented in 4 countries including 2 studies integrated with malaria market data collection under PSI’s ACTwatch research project (see www.actwatch.info)). National quantitative surveys in Ethiopia and Nigeria and sub-national surveys in the DRC and India will be conducted among public and private sector service delivery points. These surveys will collect information about family planning commodity and service delivery availability, price, and market share using standardized approaches such that evidence will be comparable across countries and over time. The research tools developed in the course of these initial vertical family planning and integrated family planning and malaria outlet surveys will be packaged together with lessons learned to facilitate the scale up of this market monitoring research.
The FPwatch consultant will report to the Principal Investigator for FPwatch. The consultant will be assigned to a specific country and will implement, analyze and disseminate the FPwatch baseline survey and package research tools for scale up per the deliverables outlined in the scope of work.
This position will be based in Washington, DC with 50% travel to areas such India and Nigeria.
Scope of Work:
Together with Country Program Coordinators, the Research Associate will be responsible for conducting data collection training, fieldwork, data analysis and report production activities according to project standards, protocols, and timelines. Specific tasks include:
- Completing study design documents and ensuring ethical review through PSI’s Research Ethics Board. Planning, preparation, and execution of fieldworker trainings according to project standard operating procedures.
- In-country support, oversight and quality assurance of data collection for the duration of fieldwork (2 months spent in-country to support preparation, training, and data collection).
- Data cleaning and analysis using Stata according to project standards and guidelines. Quality and timely production of study reference documents (comprehensive summary of research findings from each country).
- Collaboration with co-investigators towards delivering the project dissemination plan, including production of country reports, conference presentations, and publications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree (MPH, MSc, etc.) in statistics, demography, epidemiology or other related field.
- Field experience in Nigeria, DRC or India preferred
- Strong quantitative data management and analysis skills.
- Family Planning experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Stata is required.
- Excellent communication and training facilitation skills.
- Experience contributing to research study protocols / study designs and IRB submission.
- Experience designing and conducting/managing quantitative research fieldwork training, data collection, and data entry in developing countries is required. Malaria research experience preferred.
- Experience with electronic data collection is preferred.
- Proficiency in French (written, spoken) preferred.
Please apply online at www.psi.org
Population Services International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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