LVCT Research Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery. We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counseling, testing and care services.
We have vacancies for the following positions:The position requires an experienced researcher to lead an operational research project that aims to identify the policy and practice requirements for quality post intimate partner violence (IPV) screening support in HIV programs. With technical support from the Principal Investigators, it will be responsible for the design, undertaking, data analysis, management and dissemination of a quality study.
 Develop and implement the study protocolsDevelop implementation and dissemination plans and ensure their utilisationDevelop the IPV screening and study tools and undertake the study ensuring compliance with requirements for research ethics and scientific qualityEnsure integration with and provide input and feedback to other LVCT programmesCollect, analyse and document data in appropriate formats for diverse audiencesA Master’s degree in Social Science, Gender or a relevant field from a recognised university.At least 3 years’ experience as a lead researcher, a gender focus is an added advantageExperience in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using the appropriate softwareProven research writing abilitySelf-driven and able to work under pressureAbility to ensure utilisation of research results by policy makers and other stakeholdersHigh level of integrity, motivation, commitment and professional ethicsHuman Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Or email: recruitment@lvct.org so as to reach us NOT later than August 22, 2012
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
LVCT is an equal opportunity employer