EVIHDAF Evidence for Sustainable Human Development Systems in Africa – Cameroon
Vacancy – Malaria & Infectious Diseases Research Associate

EVIHDAF is an international research and evaluation organization headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which serves the West and Central Africa region. It provides services in Research, Evaluation & Learning; Data, Analytics & Information Systems; and Social & Behavior Change Strategies. Its practice areas include Health and Health Systems, Nutrition and Food Security, and Agriculture and Livelihoods. We have a USAID-funded project office in Niamey, Niger, and a Data Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin (www.evihdaf.com).

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate to fill the position of Malaria & Infectious Diseases Research Associate. S/he will have wide ranging responsibilities, providing support to or overseeing existing projects, leading engagement with the National Malaria Control Programs (NMCP) in Cameroon and other countries where we work, leading publications (Research Briefs, Working Papers, peer-reviewed articles ) and growing our capabilities in research utilization, and leading and coordinating efforts to expand our project portfolio in malaria and infectious diseases. The position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and willingness to work under pressure. While the position is based in our office in Yaoundé, Cameroon, remote work arrangements can be explored.

Qualifications
– PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, demography, social sciences or related field;
– At least five years of post-PhD research and publications experience in the area of ​​malaria;
– Demonstrated experience in proposal development; quantitative and qualitative study design; implementation and evaluation research; and data analysis, reporting and dissemination;
– Familiarity with malaria surveillance, monitoring & evaluation (SM&E) and health management information systems;
– Interest or experience in the field of stakeholder engagement and research utilization;
– Experience working in countries in the West and Central Africa region;
– Fluency in English and strong writing and presentation skills in both English and French;
– Ability to succinctly communicate complex research rationales, designs, and learning both verbally and in writing
– Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to the address candidate@minajobs.net with the subject line ” Malaria/ID Research Associate”. The application will consist of:

– A three-page cover letter in English, showing the candidate’s qualifications for the position;
– A CV in English of no more than ten (10) pages, ending with names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. A first round of interviews will be conducted mid-November 2022, but the position will remain open until filled.