JOB PURPOSE
The position holder is responsible leading the activities of the Amref Ethics and Scientific Committee Secretariat, support implementation of the programme learning agenda to generate evidence to inform the scale-up of effective models and /best practices, strengthen the project performance and inform country policies. The role entails the provision of technical assistance to staff in the implementation and tracking of learning activities as well as the development, dissemination and adoption of knowledge products from learning activities undertaken. Additionally, the role involves support in strengthening knowledge management through the use of the Amref knowledge hub.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Amref Ethics and Scientific Committee Secretariat (80%)

 Lead in the management of applications, including all submissions, reviews and approvals submitted to Amref Health Africa in Kenya Ethics and Scientific Review Committee (ESRC)
 Organize and execute monthly ESRC meetings in consultation with the ESRC Secretary and Chairperson
 Coordinate planning the monitoring and tracking of Amref ESRC approved studies
 Lead the development of ESRC guidelines and Standard Operating procedures to address emerging ethical issues
 Lead the documentation of ESRC work through monthly activities, a quarterly newsletter and reports to NACOSTI and NACC
 Lead development and dissemination of knowledge products using data generated from the ESRC

Knowledge generation and documentation (10%)

 Support programmes in development of a learning agenda through a consultative process with project teams, implementing partners, and the country and research unit at Amref to identify and formulate learning questions
 Support tracking performance of programmes in implementation of the learning agenda by collation of learning questions into a tracking system with interactive dashboards that show milestones in the implementation of the learning agenda over time
 Support programmes in the development of learning activities including but not limited to documentation of best practices at country level, documentation of models and lessons learnt, undertaking research (operations research, implementation science studies and impact evaluations) and secondary analysis of programmatic data to generate knowledge products
 Support programmes in the conceptualization and development of operations research and evaluation protocols as per project needs
 Support programmes in the process of obtaining necessary approvals including IRB approvals, NACOSTI approvals and county level approvals required to implement studies

Knowledge sharing and management (10%)

 Support programmes in reporting of learning activities undertaken
 Support programmes in the development of learning products and dissemination
 Support programmes in collating learning products into the Amref Knowledge Management Hub on a monthly basis
 Support programmes in planning, execution of internal learning and cross learning activities

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Development Economics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or related studies from a recognized institution.
 Experience working in an Ethics and Scientific review Committee in Kenya
 Excellent understanding of ethical guidelines for research in Kenya as per NACOSTI guidelines
 Excellent skills in quality improvement
 At least three (3) years of relevant NGO experience in research, knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation and learning or related field.
 Strong research skills in the conceptualization of studies, designing studies, protocol development, data collection and management, analysis and report writing.
 Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
 Expertise and experience in scientific writing including development and publication of manuscripts and abstracts among others.
 Knowledge of the documentation of best practices including process papers, opinion papers, blog articles, learning briefs and policy briefs.
 Experience in the development and management of knowledge sharing platforms/technologies and Software.
 Ability to provide technical assistance through capacity building sessions on research and knowledge management
 Ability and experience in leading planning and execution of Cross learning and peer learning activities

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

 Data visualization and analytics
 Qualitative data analysis
 Excellent scientific writing skills
 Excellent report writing skills
 Excellent planning and coordination skills, multi-tasking a number of projects simultaneously and troubleshooting calmly and concisely
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Strong command of virtual platforms, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams.
 Ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
 Strong facilitation skills.
 Strong team player and able to work under minimal supervision

Work Environment

 About 90% of staff time will be spent in the office/or working from home, while 10% will be spent in the field.

Hours of Work

 As per HR policy - official working hours from 8.00am to 5.0pm, Monday to Thursday with an hour lunch break and 8.00am to 2pm on Friday