Job station: Parbat and Kaski Districts
 

Job duration: 1 year with possibilities of extension

Start date: At the earliest

Major responsibilities:

The Research Officer will be responsible for following duties but not limited to:

• Oversee implementation of the RESHAPE project and support to project team for overall project/research planning (qualitative & Quantitative), action plans, implementation and monitoring processes.
• Coordinate research activities with GOs, NGOs, and other stakeholders in the implementation sites.
• Initiate to manage logistical documents for research activities and provide logistical management support to Program Officer and other research team.
• Coordinate and conduct the processing and analysis of data and keep all research data safely.
• Schedule periodical meetings with the Project lead, Project coordinator, Program officer, research assistant and other concerned research team.
• Transcribe and translate qualitative interviews in both Nepali and English languages
• Planning and supervision of research assistants’ daily activities.
• Supervise and monitor the research assistants on the ground level to ensure the principle of research ethics and minimize data contamination.
• Regular field visit with research assistants to ensure the quality of data collection.
• Provide regular report to the Program officer, project coordinator and project lead and to PI if necessary or requested.
• Involve in data analysis and publication, and perform other tasks required for implementation of research activities as assigned.
• Work closely with Project lead/Implementation Coordinator to facilitate training and supervision of primary health care workers.
• Handle overall financial and administrative work of office/project area.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, global health/global mental health, nursing, psychology, social work, or related fields. Master’s degree is preferable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in research and program management.
• Good proficiency in computer skills – especially office package.
• Prior experience of project planning, Research, and implementation. Preference will be given to candidates with experience on mental health research
• Prior experience in using qualitative and quantitative research tools – (SPSS and Nvivo are preferred).
• Experience in data management and analysis will be an added benefit.
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and typing in English and Nepali.
• Willingness to travel in rural areas of.
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment.

**We give preference to those, who have driving license of motorbike or scooter.

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