General Description:
The Research & Evaluation Officer will design and supervise cutting edge research and evaluation for health communication programs in Africa and Asia. Will work with an interdisciplinary team in Baltimore and in JHUCCP field offices in developing countries to: refine and apply theories of communication and behavior change to achieve population level improvements in public health; develop innovative research approaches and conduct state-of-the-art qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis to meet the needs of donor-funded projects; coordinate the work and build the capacity of in-country partners and local staff in research for health communication programs; participate in the preparation of grant proposals; represent JHU and the Center for Communication Programs in national and international forums; and disseminate research findings and contribute to the development of health communication science through publications, professional meetings and technical reports. Will be eligible to apply for a faculty appointment in the Department of Health, Behavior & Society of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, following standard procedures set by the School. If receiving a faculty appointment, the Research & Evaluation Officer scope of work will be adjusted to include teaching, advising and academic responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in communication, public health or related behavioral sciences. Strong quantitative research skills required. Two years of experience in research on health communication, health promotion or social marketing in international settings required. Must be able to travel internationally. Will be eligible to apply for a faculty appointment in the Department of Health, Behavior & Society of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, following standard procedures set by the committee on Appointments and Promotions of the Bloomberg School. Strong skills with statistical and data management software such as STATA, SPSS and CSPro required. The Center for Communication Programs works in more than 30 countries worldwide to save lives, improve health, and enhance well-being through the effective and responsible use of communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Qualitative research skills. Experience with qualitative data analysis software. Foreign language ability(French language).
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