Job Vacancies at Marie Stopes International (MSI) in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Analyst
Company: Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Job Location: Kampala and Mbarara

Key Responsibilities
Voucher and Accreditation activities (approx 75%)
• Work with voucher and acreditation (V&A) partners in Uganda (Kampala and Mbarara) and elsewhere to assess the effect of the V&A approach on increasing access to quality of, and reducing inequities in, the use of selected RH services.
• Manage research activities for systematic evaluations of V&A approaches in Uganda; conduct and compare population level surveys and undertake in-depth analyses; supervise field coordinators for the implementation of research activities.
• Report to the MSU Operations Director, the MSU Programme Manager and the Population Council Project Manager (based in Nairobi) to ensure appropriate reporting against the Project Framework and for information dissemination and utilization of results.
• The analyst will have a leadership role in study design and analysis. She or he will prepare activity workplans, budgets, reports and other required documents. Enhance utilization of project findings through working with Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU), Ministry of Health, Population Council, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, donors and other partners.
• Provide techncial assistance for the implementation of rigorous monitoring studies in MSU. Engage in other Council and MSU activities that contribute to improved understanding of V&A activities in the region.
• Disseminate and communicate the Council’s and MSU’s results jointly at national, regional and international levels through presentations, preparation of reports, and publications of papers in high impact peer reviewed journals.

MSU project activities (approx 25%)
Work with MSU’s RM team and report to the MSU Operations Director, managing delivery of the monitoring, evaluation, research and metrics components of MSU’s five year USAID programme, and MSH STRIDES programme. In particular, this role will require liaison across the relevant project teams, and the RM Regional Manager at Marie Stopes International, Some donor and stakeholder interaction will be necessary to ensure that expectations are met, and MSU excels in its RM activities.

Qualifications
Doctoral degree in demography, social science, public health, or related field with training relevant to reproductive health, family planning, healthcare finance, and health services research. Minimum of two years' relevant postdoctoral professional experience preferred. Alternatively a Masters degree and a proven record of 5-7 years in population and facility level research including publication in multiple high impact peer reviewed journals. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, analyze, publish, and disseminate operations research results. In-depth, substantive knowledge of reproductive health and healthcare finance issues. Understanding of bureaucratic systems in East Africa and a demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment. Some experience of USAID and its M&E requirements is desirable. Management experience also desirable. Excellent English written and oral communication skills including the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audience. Willingness to travel for multiple weeks at a time within Uganda (up to 50% time in Mbarara region) and elsewhere. The Analyst will be based at the MSU office in Kampala and spend significant time coordinating project activities in Mbarara.
How to apply
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Human Resources and Administration Manager
Marie Stopes Uganda
PLOT 1020 KISUGU, MUYENGA
PO BOX 3557
KAMPALA, UGANDA
Subject: MSU Senior Analyst Position
email: recruitment_uganda@mariestopes.or.ug

Applications must be received not later than January 10, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Marie Stopes Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.