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• Technically
  support CEHURD in producing high quality evidence-based research to inform
  processes on Health, Human Rights and Equity
• Work
  closely and in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders
  both at national and regional level to develop and disseminate evidence on
  Health, Human Rights and Equity;
• Primary
  serve as the key advisor on research and practice enhancement at CEHURD
  including obtaining ethical clearance for research, developing research
  tool, designing methodologies and leading on data collection, analysis and
  dissemination.
• Represent
  and present CEHURD’s research work including the identification of various
  fora for such dissemination.
• Act
  as the focal point person in CEHURD for regional work in health and
  strengthen national and regional capacities in advancing health equity.
• In
  charge of developing new evidence based solutions that are responsive to
  changing needs and identified gaps and prioritizing the piloting of
  relevant new initiatives in CEHURD’s programs
• Integrating
  knowledge and practice models across all programs of CEHURD
• In
  charge of developing and managing a database for CEHURD’s work
• Fundraise
  for CEHURD’s research and health equity work.
• Perform
  any other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager.

• The
  Research Officer must hold a Master’s Degree in Public Health or any other
  Health Science related field. Possession of a post graduate training in
  research methodologies is highly desired.
• A
  minimum of three years of relevant experience in a similar research
  position, preferably with an academic institution, NGO or a research
  Agency;
• The
  Research Officer should show demonstrated dedication to work effectively
  with underserved, at-risk, and vulnerable populations
• Ability
  to effectively prioritise and organise own workloads and operate well
  under pressure
• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills including the ability to present and
  effectively debate complex issues in Health, Human Rights and Equity.
• Working
  knowledge and understanding of the broad range of issues impacting on
  health systems delivery and health equity.
• Comprehensive
  understanding of, and commitment to, evidence-based practice in health,
  human rights and equity research.
• Detailed
  knowledge and understanding of, and experience in, theory in research
  using both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Proven
  ability to think and analyse critically into health equity issues
• Strong
  planning, organising and project management skills
• Proven
  ability to write in a variety of formats and use relevant Office and
  Research software in order to develop project plans and produce reports on
  research findings, dissemination plans and platforms etc.
• Excellent
  verbal communication skills for different purposes and audiences
• Demonstrated
  ability and experience in working both autonomously and collaboratively
  with relevant stakeholders

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