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, we are seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill into position for USAID Tulonge Afya Project. The project seeks to improve health status, especially of women and youth, through the promotion of positive health practices in households and communities

Qualitative Research Advisor, Dar es Salaam

Responsible for designing and implementing research; research dissemination; knowledge management and leadership; and capacity building. Specifically, will be charged with the role of coordinating, designing and implementing the research(especially qualitative) and learning agenda. This includes management, coordination and technical assistance in the protocol developed, development ethical oversight procedures, work planning, monitoring implementation and field activities, research data management and analysis. Will design, implement and supervise research activities for project learning, and sharing lessons learned from researchers are integrated into project implementation to continuously improve quality of intervention and outcomes

Requirements:

• MS/MA with 5-7 years experience in public health demography, statistics, social sciences or BS/MBA with 7-9 years in similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in research, with qualitative methodology experience; monitoring and evaluating health and/or development projects
• Training in research methodology preferably of qualitative research
• Research experience in social behavior change and communication in health-related areas like HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB, MNCH and family planning prevention
• Strong technical skills, including the ability to process and analyze data using one or more qualitative software and one or more statistical software package, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-info, Stata, MS Access
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management information systems, reporting, data quality assessment, data analysis and presentation
• Familiarity with the Tanzania research policies and procedures
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple stakeholders, IPs in both the public and NGO sectors
• Demonstrated expertise in good coordination skills and communication to be able to liaise with partners, government officials and policymakers.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure
• Knowledge of research ethics and/or IRB
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft office

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. For detailed information, interested candidates may either submit their application Curriculum Vitae(CV)/Resume, Photocopies of certificates and names and addresses of three referees to email tz_recruitment@fhi360.org. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted