The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research – (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy.

JOB PURPOSE: 

The research officer will be responsible for 1) Supporting a body of work focused on examining healthcare priority setting in Kenya the broader African region, 2) support the a project focused on the use of economic evidence in vaccine decision-making, 3) Conduct health technology assessments in collaboration with government.

REPORTS TO:  Study PI and Study Supervisor.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

The primary responsibility will be to develop vaccine impact models that integrate cost-effectiveness analysis to inform vaccine decision-making decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

For the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) to:

• Develop research proposals for ethics and scientific review.
• Lead the implementation of studies once ethics review has been obtained.
• Lead the analysis and write-up of study findings.
• Support HERU policy engagement initiatives.
• Develop grant applications for funding.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or a health-related area.
• A master’s in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• At least three years related working experience in Research covering health economics.
• Strong background and practical experience in infectious disease modelling, vaccine impact modelling, with a proven track record of model development and application
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills using R and Stata as a minimum

Desirable Criteria:

Excellent organisational and communication skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Good writing skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills).
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.