Senior Research and Learning Officer

• Work with DMERL to conceptualize and design qualitative and quantitative studies as per the need of the organization
• Carry out quantitative and qualitative data analysis and produce technical/policy briefs of existing monitoring, survey, and qualitative studies data 
• Organize, design, and carry out qualitative fieldwork, often with marginalized or vulnerable people, in different locations and contexts across Nepal
• Produce high quality and varied research outputs for a range of audiences including analysis, report writing, and presentations where necessary
• Work closely with MERL team to monitor and report on innovative projects
• Do field visits and interact with the district-based program staff to document key issues, lessons learned, and best practices
• Coordinate closely with the concerned government agencies (NHRC, MoHP, DoHS, Provincial health, and research agencies, and district level health agencies) to conduct researches 
• Review, edit, and obtain appropriate approvals for researches and pilot projects
• Review and provide feedback to the reports/documents (e.g. baseline, end line reports ) produced by other agencies 
• Promote the use of data to inform decision making and link evidence-based approaches to the achievement of results
• Review and present published articles, grey literature, government policies, and programs on MNH
• Perform other program/MEL related duties assigned by supervisor and needed for the program

Job Specifications:

Academic qualification and work experience (minimum requirements): 

• Master’s degree in public health or related field 
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in research and learning 

Preferred: at least one peer-reviewed article in the indexed journal as the main author 

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent knowledge and skill on research design and implementation 
• Paper write up and publication 
• Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal communication (written and oral) skill 
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, GIS, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis software 

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to visit the link at https://forms.gle/ttkQx9XkrJF168pS9 and submit their application through the online portal by 5 PM, 20 September 2021.