Ethiopian Public Health Institute Senior Nutrition Researcher position to Support National Information Platform for Nutrition Jobs in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Public Health Institute Senior Nutrition Researcher position to Support National Information Platform for Nutrition Jobs in Ethiopia
ObjectivesGeneral objectiveThe broad objective of this position is to support the execution of planned NIPN activities in close liaison and coordination with project team members and entire food science and nutrition research directorate.
Specific objectives
Support and independently work on specific NIPN objectives and deliverables
Support day to day activities related to NIPN as directed by NIPN management
Provide evidence generation and synthesis support to NIPN and EPHI and translate findings into nutrition related policies
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The senior nutrition researcher will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Undertake reviews of existing information derived from reports, evaluations and research papers to help answer the questions posed by the NIPN advisory committee. These questions will be related to the role and impact of policies, programs and interventions in all sectors to improving human nutrition and to tracking changes in nutrition indicators and factors that may influence nutrition over time and in space.
Collecting published literature as well as grey literature made of project reports, evaluations and studies that could shed light on the relationship between policies, programs and interventions in any sector that may contribute to better nutritional outcomes for the population, from the country and from other countries as well, if relevant.
Systematically review all documents and extract and summaries evidence of the impact on human nutrition and public health more generally, of the efforts by government and development partners to prevent malnutrition and improve indicators of human development.
Prepare a report and policy brief on identified topic in collaboration with the teams of the NIPN Policy and Analysis Units.
Communicate the researchers about the status of their research activities.
Work closely with NIPN implementing staff in FSNRD.
Actively participate in other activities of FSNRD and the Institute.
Accountability
Both the Civil service and EPHI Human Resource Development rules and regulations will be applied to guide the day to day services.
As new priorities emerge, EPHI may periodically revise the TOR for this position.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate is expected to provide a significant contribution to
effective implementation of NIPN plan, and support sustained capacity building of EPHI. The main outcome will be a sustainedfood and nutrition evidence generation mechanisms for effective utilization for policy and program decision.
The success of this position will be measured by the attainment of the following:
NIPN findings translated into nutrition related policies: Sectoralministries, Officials/decision makers in nutrition have a better understanding and are making better use of evidence generated through this project for strategic and programmatic decision making
Duty station/Location
The successful candidate will be based in EPHI headquarters in Addis Ababa with possible travel to regions.
Timeline
The senior nutrition researcher will be recruited as soon as possible for a period of six months with possibility ofextension depending on the availability of funds.
Management and Reporting
The senior nutrition researcher will work under the direct supervision of the NIPN coordinator withoversight from food science and nutrition research directorate director
The senior nutrition researcher will work closely with other NIPN team members, EPHI staff and partners, and nutrition sector actors in a participatory process.
Qualification of Senior Nutrition Researcher
Education
Doctoral (PhD) level qualification in Nutrition/ Food and Nutrition/ Community Nutrition/
Public Health Nutrition or related field(s).
Language Skills
Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic is mandatory.
Experience
Minimum five years of work experience related to research and evidence generation for public health and nutrition programs.
At least 3 published articles in peer reviewed journals.
Working knowledge of at least one data analysis software package including R
(preferred), STATA, SPSS, In Vivo, etc. is required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills are required.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team and to handle multiple
priorities is required.
Excellent analytical, writing, synthesis, communication and facilitation skills.
Experience of working with partners at international, regional and national levels
Experience/Knowledge about the Ethiopian health sector development program and the health system strengthening activities.
Ability and being proactive in team works, and good command of communication skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Ethiopian Public Health Institute Senior Nutrition Researcher position to Support National Information Platform for Nutrition Jobs in Ethiopia
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