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Research Officer Job Vacancy 2024 at HKI
About Us
Helen Keller International has been working in Nepal since 1989 to combat the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition from a public health perspective, build institutional capacity and contribute to policy change through system strengthening to improve the vision and lives of the vulnerable and operations research.
Position: Research Officer
No. Of Openings
6
Type of contract
Consultant
Department / Location
Program/ District Based (Either one districts in Lumbini Province)
Duration
16 months (contract extendable after 12 months)
Direct Line Supervision
Research Coordinator
Project
Introduction of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) For Pregnant Women in Nepal
Collaboration with:
Internal
In Helen Keller with MMS project team
External
Provincial and local government, I/NGOs working in nutrition sector, and health facilities.
Grade: I
Job Purpose:
Micronutrient deficiencies in pregnant women pose a significant and pressing public health challenge in Nepal. During pregnancy, there is an increased demand for essential micronutrients to support the growth and development of both the mother and the developing fetus. However, a substantial portion of pregnant women in Nepal continue to suffer from inadequate intake of essential micronutrients, such as iron, folic acid, vitamin A, and others. This deficiency risks the health of pregnant women and has a serious implication for the well-being of their newborns.
Within the context of maternal nutrition and micronutrient supplementation, there are evidence suggesting that the multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS) based on the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation (UNIMMAP) to addressing the complex micronutrient needs of pregnant women and improved birth outcomes compared to IFA supplementation.
Considering the evidence base, Helen Keller International in collaboration with various other stakeholders conducted landscape analysis in Nepal which recommended to conduct the implementation research for exploring the acceptability and adherence of MMS in the pregnant women. The evidence generated from this research will guide policymakers and stakeholders in the decision making for IFA to MMS transition.
Overall responsibilities:
The Consultant – Research Officer position based in district will coordinate with six health facilities across two urban/rural municipality for research purpose, oversee three Research Associates and work together with them in data collection through households’ visits, key informant interview, focus group discussion, data quality control, data transcribing and translation for determining acceptability and adherence to MMS in pregnant women. The Research Officer will work in close coordination with Research coordinator and Research Manager. The Consultant – Research Officer will follow Helen Keller’s research ethics.
Specific roles and responsibilities:
Coordinate data collection efforts at six health facilities and communities for both quantitative and qualitative data.
Oversee and support three Research Associates in data collection.
Weekly review and verify collected data for accuracy and completeness.
Conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
Conduct transcribing, translation, and coding of qualitative data.
Support on quality control for both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Ensure data collection activities in the field are executed efficiently and according to the research implementation plan.
Collaborate effectively with research team members, stakeholders, and health facilities.
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Degree
Should have at least bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, nutrition or relevant field.
Experiences
At least five years of past experiences in research related activities of I/NGOs in nutrition/health sectors. Sound knowledge on quantitative research methods. Experienced in conducting qualitative data collection, data transcribing and translation, and analysis. Experience working in the district-based position.
Competencies:
Communication skills
Excellent written and spoken Nepali and English language skills.
Flexible and multitask
An ability to maintain balance when under stress.
Communication skills
Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
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