Knowledge Management Officer

Job purpose

The Knowledge Management Officer will support the Operations Research Specialist to provide technical guidance (research design, statistical and analytical support), in all project research output areas. In addition, he/she will contribute to the learning agenda, working closely with the other team members in the project. The position holder will contribute to evidence base and support (and lead as appropriate) peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, conferences and presentations.

Scope of work

The Knowledge Management Officer will report to the Operations Research Specialist. S/he will provide direct technical assistance and implementation support for operations research to the project and its partners. The post holder will be a member of Malaria Consortium’s Public Health Communications Community of Practice. The post holder will work with the project team to support high quality operations research in the Improving Malaria Response project.

Qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, communication, development studies or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in a knowledge management role with an excellent understanding of operations research
• Good project management skills;
• Demonstrated experience in survey design, implementation, analysis, and report-writing;
• Previous public health sector experience in sub-Saharan Africa countries, preferably Cameroon;