Researcher

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org

ACTwatch is a flagship research project designed to provide policymakers with evidence on trends in availability, price and use of antimalarials and rapid diagnostics tests. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID and UNITAID, ACTwatch provides ground-breaking evidence related to price and access to antimalarials, including the most effective treatment for malaria, artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). The surveys are taking place in Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Cambodia and the project is now in its 7th year.

ACTwatch  research project seeks a talented and motivated individual for the one year, full time Researcher described below:

Post:         RESEARCHER

Post  summary:    The Research Fellowship gives successful candidates the opportunity to spend between 6-9 months in the field, working with a highly successful central research team to coordinate data collection and to analyze quantitative survey data using standardized methods and tools across a rapidly expanding global program. This fellowship provides the opportunity for travel, the chance to undertake highly relevant research in remote African/Asian settings. The data sets may also be used by the Fellow for their own academic research. It’s the perfect stepping stone to a PHD or career in field research. Fellows will be mentored by Research Managers to coordinate the implementation of standardized surveys in one of twelve countries. Together with Country Program Coordinators, the Research Fellow will be responsible for conducting data collection training, fieldwork, data analysis and report production activities according to project standards, protocols, and timelines.

Key responsibilities:

• In-country support, oversight and quality assurance of data collection for the duration of fieldwork (2-4 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

Selection criteria

• Degree in statistics, demography, epidemiology or other related field.
• Strong quantitative data management and analysis skills. Demonstrated proficiency in Stata is required.
• Excellent communication and training facilitation skills.
• 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.

Recommended applicants for the Fellowship include:

• Young professionals, especially public health professionals, researchers and statistics analysts who have up to 3 years of professional study and/or experience in a related field.
• Master’s and doctoral candidates: Graduate-level candidates must demonstrate the capacity for independent study or research.

Interested candidates are invited to submit most updated curriculum vitae (CV) with including 01 letter of recommendation that speaks to skills in fieldwork and/or analysis no later than 5:00 pm on 27 January, 2015 to HR Department, PSI Vietnam; Address: 11th Floor, VINAFOR Building, 127 Lo Duc, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi; Email:[email protected] or fax: (04)3944 6323