The Research Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing research and sharing results for informing policies, improving programs an contributing evidence to generate new projects and program innovations most applicable for PSI/Nepal. The position will be based in the PSI Nepal Kathmandu Office and includes up to 25% travel to project districts.
Experience and Qualification:
Masters' in Public Health, Epidemiology , Population Studies or Bio-statistics. PhD is preferred in any of the related discipline;
At least five years of progressive experience in health related research activities, preferably in sexual and reproductive health and health systems; Sound understanding and competence in research methodology in quantitative, qualitative and mix methods;
Proven competence in management and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data using software - Stata, SPSS, NVivo;
At least two scientific research papers published in peer-reviewed index journals within last five years; Capable of performing in a complex environment with cultural sensitivity; and
Fluent in English and Nepali (speaking and writing).
Apply Instructions
Interested candiates are requested to submit their motivation letter and updated resume (including two referees) via mail at jobs@psi.org.np
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Organization Summary
When PSI/Nepal launched in 2002, it focused on HIV/AIDS prevention, child survival and family planning. Today, PSI/Nepal’s programs include:
Contraception.
Malaria prevention, control and treatment.
HIV/AIDS prevention.
Safe water education.
PSI’s efforts to reach children in Nepal are especially salient because children under 5 years old account for nearly a quarter of all deaths. PSI’s efforts are also greatly needed to fill governmental funding gaps – especially in rural areas. One-third of Nepalis live below the national poverty line, yet social security for health care is limited and governmental expenditures for health care are insubstantial. As a result, nearly three-fourths of the country’s healthcare needs are addressed though private sources.
