PSI seeks qualified candidates to fill the role of GMS (Greater Mekong Sub-region) Advocacy Focal Point for the ACTwatch Research Project.



ACTwatch is PSI’s multi-country research project designed to provide relevant, high quality evidence to inform and monitor malaria control policies and programs. The project is currently implemented in 13 countries through funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, DFID, and UNITAID. These include the following countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. National and targeted sub-national antimalarial market outlet surveys collect information about antimalarial and RDT availability, price, and market share. Complementary research components specifically in the GMS include targeted supply chain studies. See www.actwatch.info for more information.



A critical advocacy and dissemination component of the ACTwatch project is focused on achieving broad data use by multiple stakeholders to inform and monitor policy and strategy. In the GMS, this work will focus specifically on policy and strategy for containing artemisinin resistance and achieving Plasmodium falciparum elimination. ACTwatch seeks a qualified candidate for the position of GMS Advocacy Focal Point to design and deliver the advocacy and dissemination agenda around ACTwatch data use.



The GMS Advocacy Focal Point will be based in the GMS (TBD, within 1 of the project countries) with approximately 50% travel (primarily regional travel).


RESPONSIBILITIES

The GMS Advocacy Focal Point is responsible for ensuring ACTwatch data are widely cited and used by key stakeholders at national and regional levels within the GMS. Specific tasks include:

Design a regional strategy for ACTwatch GMS dissemination and advocacy that is well-positioned within the broader regional evidence agenda for malaria elimination.
Develop the ACTwatch GMS dissemination and advocacy work plan with measurable targets. Implement the work plan and track progress towards targets.
Attend and contribute to national and regional coordination, planning, and strategy meetings.
Engage national and regional stakeholders during study design and implementation to facilitate stakeholder contributions.
Produce dissemination and advocacy materials including research, policy, and strategy briefing documents.
Present and support others to present ACTwatch data at conferences and meetings.
Facilitate national and regional endorsement of study findings and joint stakeholder recommendations.


The GMS Advocacy Focal Point will work with the Principal Investigator towards:

Producing peer-reviewed publications.
Pursuing partnerships with academic and other institutions to expand secondary data analysis using ACTwatch datasets.


QUALIFICATIONS

Post graduate degree (MPH, MSc, etc.) in health policy, epidemiology, public health or other related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively synthesize research results in oral and written formats.
Experience with development and implementation of advocacy and dissemination strategies.
Solid understanding of basic quantitative research methods and analyses.
Experience working in malaria control/elimination programs, advocacy, and/or research in the GMS.
Background knowledge of key issues in the control and elimination of malaria in the GMS context.


STATUS

Exempt
Level 6


Please apply online at www.psi.org.



PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.