Project Officer at Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation

Position Summary:

• Reporting to the supervisor, the project officer will be responsible for project(s) planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, managing, and report writing promptly according to the donor requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and monitoring project timelines and schedules and ensuring they are met promptly
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and engage stakeholders to ensure project buy-in
• Documenting and following up on action items subsequent to meetings
• Planning and coordinating meetings with community partners and relevant stakeholders
• Recruit study participants as per the study protocol
• Participant in research assistants/data collectors’ recruitment
• Supervision of data collectors
• Preparing the relevant materials for field work and meetings
• Participate in quality and timely data collection and ensure that ethical issues are observed during the collection process.
• Prepare study protocol/reports for submission to the relevant local authorities, partners, and donors.
• In consultation with the supervisor, work within the projected timelines to ensure the objectives of assigned projects are met
• Ensure regular (daily/monthly/quarterly) documentation of all the project processes and activities through detailed reports while adhering to the project timelines.
• Ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants’ information in the field and office
• Supervise research assistants, health care worker trainees, and community health workers to ensure they adhere to study protocol
• Ensure at least minimum fidelity of the interventions are observed in consultation with the supervisor
• In consultation with the biostatistician, participate in quantitative data cleaning, analysis and drafting of scientific manuscripts for respective projects.
• Participate in qualitative data analysis, preliminary coding, and drafting of findings.
• Participate in the dissemination of research findings and policy dialogue with appropriate audiences.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences fields such as Psychology, Nursing, Medical Anthropology, Community Health, and Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Interest in mental health and environmental/climate change-related research
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of two years experience in health-related research; preferably mixed-methods approaches
• Co-author of at least one scientific publication in a peer-reviewed journal is an added advantage
• Computer literacy and functionality as well as proficiency in report writing

Applicants should also have demonstrated abilities in the following:

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Work ethics and team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills with a specific ability to write articles, reports, and proposals
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate problem problem-solving approach
• Ability to learn and work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.