Malawi, Dignitas International, Operations Research Coordinator, HIV/AIDS

Location: Zomba, Malawi

Operations Research Coordinator

Duration: 1 or 2 years with potential for renewal

Dignitas International (www.dignitasinternational.org) is a medical humanitarian
organization working with communities to dramatically increase access to lifesaving
treatment and prevention in areas overwhelmed by HIV/AIDS.
We are currently seeking an Operations Research Coordinator for our programs in
Malawi.


The primary responsibility of the is to provide Operations Research Coordinator
technical leadership in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of the
research activities of Dignitas International in Malawi, and to determine the
relevant M&E systems for research and operational programs based on needs,
resources and capacities. S/he will ensure the quality of quantitative and qualitative
methods and participatory methodologies used to monitor programs as well as
develop systems to ensure the results of operations research and M&E are
integrated into program activities.

In addition to developing and implementing the Dignitas research agenda in
Malawi, s/he will liaise with counterparts at government and non-government
agencies involved in related HIV/AIDS response programs and collaborate in
promoting high quality results and complementary efforts.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated
professional with a strong commitment to assisting those living with HIV/AIDS.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Dignitas’ research agenda in Malawi including clinical
and community vision.
Manage population and clinic-based research as it relates to the development
of Dignitas’ Community-based care model.
Manage the collection and interpretation of data, and its integration into
continuous quality improvement and Community-based care model
development, including the definition of appropriate indicators and
management of electronic databases.
Integrate operations research and M&E into program activities.
Develop and facilitate program M&E structure in-line with Malawi national
efforts which will contribute to both Dignitas’ and Malawi’s needs.
Contribute input and technical expertise in support of research and grant
proposals, publications and conference presentations.
Manage grants and ethical review and approvals in Malawi.
Supervise, coach and enable visiting research scholars.
Qualifications

An advanced degree (masters a minimum) in a relevant field such as public
health, medicine or epidemiology. PhD or MD with MPH and HIV/AIDS clinical
experience preferred.Minimum 2 years of experience in operations research, public health or M&E
with an international organization or in the public sector.Proven experience in clinical/community based research and associated
programming and policy development.
Very strong analytical skills and a creative thinker who is able to see the big
picture and translate it into programming.
Strong publication record.
Strong networking and representational skills.
Proven mentoring/coaching skills and an ability to work across a broad
spectrum of team members with varied understanding of M&E concepts and
methodologies. Commitment to capacity building a must.
Excellent interpersonal communication and supervisory skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent writing skills in English.
Experience with data collection software such as STATA/SAS/Epi INFO.
Previous overseas NGO work experience is desired.
For more information on Dignitas please visit www.dignitasinternational.org
To apply for this position please send cover letter and CV to
hr@dignitasinternational.org before May 25, 2007.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications will be short listed on a
regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.