• Conduct research on vaccinations and health systems related areas which may include leading community-based trials and health facility and household surveys. Tasks may include study conceptualization and design, project management and coordination including, obtaining ethical approvals and research permits for studies, recruiting and training of field interviewers, supervision of field work and data management, data analysis, report writing.
• Co-design and test digital interventions with stakeholders to inform policy & practice on delivery and uptake of vaccinations and other health services.
• Lead and contribute to financial sustainability of the unit through contributing to fundraising efforts in the unit and cultivating relations with key institutional donors.
• Lead and contribute to scientific paper writing on vaccinations and health systems.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior researchers in the unit and the Center at large.
• Lead policy engagement, knowledge translation and communication to appropriate audiences.
• Participate in strategic planning for the unit and contribute to regular unit reports.

 Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• PhD preferably in a health related field including Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems or Clinical Medicine.
• Post-doctoral experience in research on health systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience in developing proposals and attracting research grants, particularly in health systems.
• Demonstrated experience in managing research teams and partnerships.
• Experience in managing community-based cluster trials, health facility audits and household surveys.
• Strong quantitative skills (managing, analyzing and interpreting data), with extensive familiarity with quantitative statistical packages (e.g. STATA, SAS or SPSS).
• Excellent communication skills and good record of publications on relevant areas in sub- Saharan Africa.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team and an understanding of working among vulnerable populations such as in urban slums and rural populations.

Desirable

• Expertise/experience in working with healthcare workers, caregivers and policy makers.
• Expertise in design of community-based cluster randomized trials and quasi experimental studies.
• A good grasp of chronic care models and application of modern technology in enhancing care and prevention.
• Expertise in qualitative methods, including familiarity with qualitative analysis software packages (e.g. NVivo).