IRC Maternal and Newborn Health Researcher Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IRC Kenya looking for “Maternal and Newborn Health Researcher”. Applicants with a Masters degree may apply on or before 16 February 2023.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Maternal and Newborn Health Researcher Jobs 2023
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 04 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Maternal and Newborn Health Researcher to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Maternal and Newborn Health Researcher |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Masters degree |
| Experience Required | 6-8 years |
| Application Deadline | 16 February 2023 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2023
Job Overview: The IRC is seeking an experienced researcher to support field-based implementation and operational research studies in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health in low-resource contexts. Specific expertise in Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) in conflict-affected areas is strongly preferred. The Researcher, Maternal & Newborn Health will support field-based research on MNH programs, backstop new and ongoing research projects across the IRC’s MNH/SRH portfolio, and develop and submit proposals around IRC’s priority research questions.
Major Responsibilities:
- Support two large implementation research studies in Somalia and South Sudan that evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based maternal and newborn care program, using a prospective cohort study design (with pre-post survey) and process evaluation.
- Design survey tools and protocols, and support analysis of research findings.
- Backstop new and ongoing research projects in maternal and newborn health, safe abortion care, and contraceptive access.
- Provide business development support for proposals.
- Disseminate research and contribute to the development of research findings in articles and reports.
- Support the use of evidence across the organization in the MNH technical area.
Qualification & Experience:
- PhD with 4-6 years of experience or Masters with at least 6-8 years’ experience conducting and leading research.
- At least 5 years’ experience in public health, with at least two years’ experience conducting relevant research in developing countries.
- At least two years of field research experience in humanitarian or low-resource settings, with demonstrated experience in leading their own research.
- Demonstrated technical expertise working on complex field-based health research studies in low-resource contexts. Preferred experience in or familiarity with maternal and newborn health and in conflict-affected contexts of Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Able to work with remote, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing and presentation.
- Ability to train others and transfer technical knowledge and skills.
- Willingness to travel to fragile/conflict-affected contexts.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC Maternal and Newborn Health Researcher Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 16 February 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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