Research Associate Vacancy USA...

Overview:

Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) was founded in 2002 by President Bill Clinton to provide solutions to the biggest challenges impeding effective health delivery in developing countries. CHAI applies the rigorous thinking, analysis, and urgency of the business world to save lives and strengthen health systems rapidly and more efficiently by improving markets for medicines and diagnostics, lowering the cost of treatment, and accelerating access to key drugs and technologies. As a trusted partner to governments, CHAI’s programs have helped more than four million people access treatment for HIV/AIDS at reduced costs, and have led to more than $1 billion in savings for developing countries. In addition to retaining its initial focus HIV/AIDS care and treatment, CHAI implements programs on vaccines, malaria, health systems strengthening, and maternal child health in more than 25 countries. Applied Analytics Team Working closely with CHAI country teams and partner governments, CHAI’s Applied Analytics Team (AAT) uses operations research, mathematical modeling, impact evaluations, and other analytical tools improve health delivery. AAT is seeking a Research Associate to support modeling and evaluation activities for a diverse portfolio of health systems strengthening projects with a particular focus on human resources for health. This person would apply their skills to a range of evidence-related projects, including impact evaluations, cost-effectiveness analyses, and national demand forecasts of health workers. The Research Associate will report to a Senior Research Associate on AAT.

Responsibilities:

Support development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, specifically to bring expertise in identifying optimal indicators and evaluation methodologies needed to monitor, evaluate, and improve program performance Provide technical assistance on evaluation research activities to ensure rigorous assessment of outcomes and impact, including sampling, developing study designs, protocols, and data collection tools, conducting analyses,  synthesizing results, and disseminating findings in high-quality presentations, reports, and publications Conduct analyses of cost-effectiveness and impact of health systems strengthening interventions, and interpret results into actionable and policy-relevant recommendations for key stakeholders

Qualifications:

Masters degree in health policy, economics, public health, epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years work; may be an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis, familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods, and experience developing study designs   Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with STATA or equivalent Ability to creatively problem solve in challenging, fast-paced environments Demonstrated success in a technical role, including the capacity to synthesize data into an effective presentation of results for a variety of audiences Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and an ability to collaborate effectively and build durable relationships Strong oral and written communication skills and relationship management skills Strong project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think independently, to be flexible, and to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines Ability to travel up to 30% annually Advantages Experience developing and implementing field research in developing country settings

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