BACKGROUND:

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a global public health consulting firm dedicated to greater health equity and improving the health of individuals and communities. JSI has been working on public health in Ethiopia for more than 25 years.

JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity (DHA) in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It aims at building a sustainable health information system (HIS) through digitization of the health system, data use, and governance of the HIS.

As part of its support, DHA established 17 youth enterprises (YEs) by providing technical and financial support to engage them in digital health interventions. These enterprises provide digital tool development, deployment, local area network installation, and on-the-job training to health facilities in Ethiopia.

JSI’s Strategic Information (SI) is one of the internal work streams supporting JSI in areas of measurement, evaluation, research, knowledge management and communications. The SI is looking for an experienced individual consultant to produce evidence on the YEs to inform policy and programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services/Work Description: Recruitment of short-term Consultant for JSI’s DHA

Project/Program Title: DHA

Post Title: Research consultant

Contract Type: Individual consultancy

Post level: Senior consultant (one)

Duty station/Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Duration: 60 working days

Expected Start Date: Immediate

OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY

The purpose of this consultancy assignment is to produce evidence on the barriers and facilitators affecting the success of the YEs.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the supervision of JSI, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities: 

●       Develop the study proposal in consultation with the SI team at JSI. 

●       Review the proposal with implementing partners such as capacity building and grant management team at JSI.

●       Recruit and train experienced data collectors and supervisors.

●       Prepare, format and test survey tools.

●       Organize and provide logistical support to data collectors and supervisors. 

●       Review and analyze the collected data.

●       Analyze, interpret, compile and produce printable versions of the final report. 

●       Produce draft manuscript for publication.

METHODOLOGY

The consultant will apply a qualitative approach to generate evidence on the barriers and facilitators affecting the success of YEs.

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The assignment will be implemented over a period of 60 working days starting from the signing of the contracts.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

●       Study proposal that includes methodology, interview guides and a clearly defined work schedule for the assignment. 

●       Draft report with recommendations.

●       Final draft report incorporating comments and inputs.

●       Validation workshop, which will be organized by JSI.

●       Final research/study document.

●       Draft manuscript for publication.

ACTIVITY MILESTONES

The successful consultant shall deliver the tasks in three phases:

Phases

Activities

Duration Remark

Phase I

●    Development of survey proposal that includes detailed methodology and work plan15 days 

Phase II

●       Field work preparation including training of data collectors

●       Field work/data collection25 days

 Phase III

●       Report write-up and submission including preparation of draft manuscript20 days

 Total 60 days  

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

●   At least master’s degree in social studies (i.e., economics, cooperative studies), public health or other relevant fields; and

●   Background degree in social studies and related fields, training in information technology and/or digital health technology is desirable.

Experience, skills and language:

●At least 5 years of experience in research, data collection and analysis, and report write-up;

● Documented experience in collecting, analyzing and presenting qualitative data;

● Documented experience of at least two qualitative study publications as a lead author;

● Experience in  implementation, monitoring and evaluation of digital health technologies;

● Excellent planning and facilitation skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and flexibly;

●  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and local languages; and

● Be ready to assume work as soon as possible.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.

JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

How to Apply

To be considered for this consultancy,

Fill out the online application form using this form: CLIK HERE. If you don’t fill the online application form, your application will not be considered.

send your application package, with the subject line “[Your name] _Research Consultant” to dhtechnicaljobs@jsi.com. All applications must include:

-       A curriculum vitae or resume that included list of publications;

-       Relevant credentials;

-       A study protocol (not more than 10 pages); and

-       A cover letter detailing relevant skills, experience, fee expectations, and availability.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.