Behavioral Health Research & Design Lab (BIRDLAB) Coordinator at Ethiopian Health Education & Promotion Professional Association (EHEPA)

Ethiopian Health Education & Promotion Professional Association (EHEPA)

Position: Behavioral Health Research & Design Lab (BIRDLAB) Coordinator

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 8 months ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Sciences Research and Design Lab coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of our BIRD LAB. You will play a crucial role in supporting research projects, ensuring the smooth functioning of the lab, and fostering a collaborative and productive environment for our team of researchers.

Key Role and Responsibility:

Lab Operations Management:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the BIRDLAB and behavioral surveillance system including scheduling and organization of research activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and ethical guidelines in all research activities.
• Develop and implement research protocols and procedures on Behavioral insight (BI).
• Prepare behavioral insight tools/methodologies, identify entry points that can address the behavioral barriers and outline ideas for potential interventions.
• Develop and implement site-specific procedures.

Research Support:

• Assist researchers in setting up experiments and data collection, including participant recruitment, data entry, and data management.
• Train data clerks on data collection best practices and software
• Provide technical support for software used in data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers to design and develop experimental research, surveys, and questionnaires.
• Prepare Behavioral surveillance system (BSS) protocol, methodology, implementation guide, and measurement framework.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the experiment
• Prepare BSS protocol, methodology, implementation guide, and measurement framework.
• Prepare measurement framework for monitoring of results
• Conduct co-creation, prototyping, and testing as well as consultations with key stakeholders and target audience
• Lead focus group discussions, and community dialogue, and organize any additional follow-up consultations where required to identify specific behavioral barriers.

Team Coordination and Training:

• Train and supervise research assistants and other staff in BI, data collection techniques, and research ethics.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork among team members.
• Coordinate research activities and schedules to ensure timely completion of projects and adherence to deadlines.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical software and methodologies
• Conduct thematic analysis, program iteration, and report writing
• Interpretate and present research findings, including preparing research reports, presentations and publications.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy, including developing and implementing data validation procedures
• Document the learning from the implemented behavioral insight projects' key findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with other researchers and stakeholders to develop and implement research projects
• Attend project meetings and provide updates on activities
• Assist with other project-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Health Education and Health Promotion, behavioral sciences, Public Health, psychology, economics or any related field of study from a recognized university
• Proven experience working in research preferably in the field of behavioral health science, psychology, sociology or economics.
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with experimental design, data collection tools, and software used in behavioral science research.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, R, and SAS.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining high research standards.
• Experience in managing research projects and training on Behavioral science is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of behavioral insights and behavioral economics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personality:

• Supportive and ethical
• Pleasant and polite attitude always
• Ability to act as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Able to work with minimal supervision and ability to withstand pressure

Salary: Negotiable

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Job Type: 6 months Contractual with possible extension

Employment Type: Full-time with frequent travel to the field.