Knowledge Management & Research Specialist at DFID - Department for International Development

The knowledge Management and research specialist will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the outputs of the programme relating to operational research.

Specific tasks include:

• *  Provide Capacity building support to National Malaria Elimination Programme and SMEPs, as well as SuNMaP technical staff in programme supported states in knowledge management related issues;
• *  Provide support to the implementation of programme knowledge management systems and documentation;
• *  Liaise with research groups involved in studies to ensure effective tracking of implementation in line with approved protocols;
• *   Facilitate the development of study concepts, expressions of interest and study proposals;
• *   Provide support to selected study groups in the development and implementation of study protocols, tools and dissemination;
• *    Provide Technical Support in facilitating knowledge management and documentation activities within the project
• *   Provide support to the technical director for strengthening NMEP operational research platform and coordinate activities related to programme operational research.

Qualifications:

• •          A post graduate qualification in Public Health or other related fields with a minimum of 8-years’ experience in operational research is required.
• •          S/he must be conversant with health communication approaches and techniques.
• •          A good understanding of the concepts and approaches which guide effective knowledge management; is essential for this post.
• •          Previous hands-on experience in website and knowledge management in a similar working environment will be an added advantage.