Health Systems/Public Health Researcher or Epidemiologist Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Responsibilities

Develop, set up and coordinate the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) project component

Manage, supervise, train and coach the M&E team

Set up and manage the database that will serve M&E and Operational Research (OR) objectives

Develop and implement the OR agenda for the project

Develop study protocols

Apply for ethical review board and follow-up the process

Produce regular progress reports on M&E and OR

Liaise with external partners to implement the HIV incidence surveys

Communication with other components of the programme and relevant partners (academic and implementation)

Requirements

University degree in Health Systems Research, Public Health, Epidemiology or related health research degree
Proven work experience in the field of HIV/AIDS, including demonstrated experience in designing and analysing TB/HIV operational research in resources limited setting
Proficiency in medical statistical techniques (analysis of cohort studies and complex survey data)
Good knowledge of common office software (Microsoft Office) and statistical software (STATA, SPSS or equivalent)
Ability in technical writing (reports or peer-reviewed publications – published is an added advantage)
Experience in a multi-disciplinary international team
Ability to work independently
Fluent written and spoken English
Good diplomacy and communication skills
Commitment to the humanitarian principles of Médecins Sans Frontières
Initial medical or para-medical degree is an added advantage
Experience working in public health sector in South Africa is an added advantage

Médecins Sans Frontières is known for its humanitarian medical work, but has also produced important research based on its field experience. MSF has published articles in over 100 peer-reviewed journals and these have often changed clinical practice and have been used for humanitarian advocacy. More information on: http://fieldresearch.msf.org/msf/

To apply, please e-mail your CV (including 3 employment references) and motivation letter to: xavier.tislair@brussels.msf.org

Closing date: November 7th 2011