Job Details:
Organisation: HealthNet TPO - Netherlands
Deadline Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Job type: Contract
Location:
South Sudan
Position: Junior Researcher
Agency: The Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation (DCR)
Location: South Sudan - Wau, Juba (2 months)
Duration: 4 months, starting from 15 October 2014
Description
The Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation (DCR) is a collaborative venture of four non-governmental organizations (ZOA, Save the Children, CARE and HealthNet TPO), currently implementing a 5-year programme financed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The DCR works together with communities in 6 fragile states on the rehabilitation of service delivery and local economies. These countries are Liberia, Uganda, DR Congo, Burundi, South Sudan and Sudan. The DCR Knowledge Network (DCR-KN) is part of the DCR programme. The purpose of the DCR-KN is to effectively formulate evidence-based recommendations and lessons learned, and to help put these lessons into practice in the ongoing work. The DCR-KN consists of around 100 staff of the 4 agencies in the consortium, its partners in the field, and several Universities around the world. For more information, see http://www.dcr-africa.org/en.
Assignment
HealthNet TPO (HNTPO) is one of the four DCR members in South Sudan. HNTPO implements community based psychosocial support activities in Wau, Western Bhar-Gazal, with the aim to improve access to health care at the community level. HNTPO is also charged with the Integration of Mental Health Care in basic services. Together with the Ministry of Health, HNTPO supports the facilitation of the Mental Health and Psychosocial support working group in Juba, which aims to advocate for the government to lead and support policies that support access to mental health care.
The DCR Knowledge Network facilitates a research project in Wau and Juba to gain insight in the perceptions of community members, health works and policy makers regarding the provision of Mental Health care at the community level. The evidence generated through this study will serve to support advocacy efforts to improve access to health services, planning and program development in the future.
Your responsibilities and tasks
As junior researcher you will independently conduct this research study in South Sudan. The field research will be conducted in Juba and Wau and will take approximately two months. The remaining two months for preparation of the study and final reporting can be done at any location. Your main tasks will be:
• Develop the research proposal based on the concept note;
• Plan and organize the data collection;
• Collect the data as planned and according to the methods described in the proposal (for example in depth interviews and focus group discussions);
• Conduct the data analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Conduct a workshop locally to shared and discuss the initial results of the study
• Write a study report and a research brief based on the study
You have
• A university degree in Medicine, Psychology, Public Health or any other relevant academic field
• A specialization in Psychiatry or a MSc in Mental Health is regarded as an asset
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge on mental health (care) in low-income and (post-) conflict settings, including the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) is preferred
• Proven practical research experience (preferably on mental health themes) in developing countries
• Good command of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Language proficiency: fluency in English
• Familiarity with the usage of routine Monitoring and Evaluation data, as well as data from other data sources (national surveys, surveys national and international partners, etc.)
• Knowledge of statistical software packages (SPSS, STATA)
• Practical experience with training and coaching research staff
• Good communication and networking skills: experience with maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders in a culture that is built on consensus
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• An enthusiastic, flexible and pro-active attitude
• Sensitive to cultural differences and willing to closely collaborate with the local DCR teams
• Willing to travel to field sites and to live and work in basic circumstances
We offer
• An opportunity to use your expertise and contribute to our mission to improve the health and well-being of many people living in fragile states
• Work experience as an independent researcher in an unique and highly rewarding project
• Directs costs such as flights and local accommodation will be paid and organized.
To apply
To apply please send your CV and application letter (including your motivation) to: recruitment@hntpo.org by September 22, 2014. When applying, include the following title in the email subject line: VJR
For specific questions about this position, please contact our HR department via recruitment@hntpo.org or 020-6200005.
For more information about HealthNet, please visit www.healthnettpo.org
Volunteer junior researcher Mental Health
Job posted by: HealthNet TPO - Netherlands - Fri, 12 Sep 2014Job Details:
Organisation: HealthNet TPO - Netherlands
Deadline Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Job type: Contract
Location: South Sudan
Position: Junior Researcher
Agency: The Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation (DCR)
Location: South Sudan - Wau, Juba (2 months)
Duration: 4 months, starting from 15 October 2014
Description
The Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation (DCR) is a collaborative venture of four non-governmental organizations (ZOA, Save the Children, CARE and HealthNet TPO), currently implementing a 5-year programme financed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The DCR works together with communities in 6 fragile states on the rehabilitation of service delivery and local economies. These countries are Liberia, Uganda, DR Congo, Burundi, South Sudan and Sudan. The DCR Knowledge Network (DCR-KN) is part of the DCR programme. The purpose of the DCR-KN is to effectively formulate evidence-based recommendations and lessons learned, and to help put these lessons into practice in the ongoing work. The DCR-KN consists of around 100 staff of the 4 agencies in the consortium, its partners in the field, and several Universities around the world. For more information, see http://www.dcr-africa.org/en.
Assignment
HealthNet TPO (HNTPO) is one of the four DCR members in South Sudan. HNTPO implements community based psychosocial support activities in Wau, Western Bhar-Gazal, with the aim to improve access to health care at the community level. HNTPO is also charged with the Integration of Mental Health Care in basic services. Together with the Ministry of Health, HNTPO supports the facilitation of the Mental Health and Psychosocial support working group in Juba, which aims to advocate for the government to lead and support policies that support access to mental health care.
The DCR Knowledge Network facilitates a research project in Wau and Juba to gain insight in the perceptions of community members, health works and policy makers regarding the provision of Mental Health care at the community level. The evidence generated through this study will serve to support advocacy efforts to improve access to health services, planning and program development in the future.
Your responsibilities and tasks
As junior researcher you will independently conduct this research study in South Sudan. The field research will be conducted in Juba and Wau and will take approximately two months. The remaining two months for preparation of the study and final reporting can be done at any location. Your main tasks will be:
• Develop the research proposal based on the concept note;
• Plan and organize the data collection;
• Collect the data as planned and according to the methods described in the proposal (for example in depth interviews and focus group discussions);
• Conduct the data analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Conduct a workshop locally to shared and discuss the initial results of the study
• Write a study report and a research brief based on the study
You have
• A university degree in Medicine, Psychology, Public Health or any other relevant academic field
• A specialization in Psychiatry or a MSc in Mental Health is regarded as an asset
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge on mental health (care) in low-income and (post-) conflict settings, including the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) is preferred
• Proven practical research experience (preferably on mental health themes) in developing countries
• Good command of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Language proficiency: fluency in English
• Familiarity with the usage of routine Monitoring and Evaluation data, as well as data from other data sources (national surveys, surveys national and international partners, etc.)
• Knowledge of statistical software packages (SPSS, STATA)
• Practical experience with training and coaching research staff
• Good communication and networking skills: experience with maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders in a culture that is built on consensus
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• An enthusiastic, flexible and pro-active attitude
• Sensitive to cultural differences and willing to closely collaborate with the local DCR teams
• Willing to travel to field sites and to live and work in basic circumstances
We offer
• An opportunity to use your expertise and contribute to our mission to improve the health and well-being of many people living in fragile states
• Work experience as an independent researcher in an unique and highly rewarding project
• Directs costs such as flights and local accommodation will be paid and organized.
To apply
To apply please send your CV and application letter (including your motivation) to: recruitment@hntpo.org by September 22, 2014. When applying, include the following title in the email subject line: VJR
For specific questions about this position, please contact our HR department via recruitment@hntpo.org or 020-6200005.
For more information about HealthNet, please visit www.healthnettpo.org