Malaria & Infectious Diseases Research Associate

Vacancy – Malaria & Infectious Diseases Research Associate
EVIHDAF is an international research and evaluation organization headquartered in Yaoundé,
Cameroon, which serves the West and Central Africa region. It provides services in Research,
Evaluation & Learning; Data, Analytics & Information Systems; and Social & Behavior Change
Strategies. Its practice areas include Health and Health Systems, Nutrition and Food Security, and
Agriculture and Livelihoods. We have a USAID-funded project office in Niamey, Niger, and a Data
Unit satellite office in Parakou, Benin (www.evihdaf.com).

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate to fill the position of Malaria & Infectious
Diseases Research Associate. S/he will have wide-ranging responsibilities, providing support to or
overseeing existing projects, leading engagement with the National Malaria Control Programs
(NMCP) in Cameroon and other countries where we work, leading publications (Research Briefs,
Working Papers, peer-reviewed articles) and growing our capabilities in research utilization, and
leading and coordinating efforts to expand our project portfolio in malaria and infectious diseases.
The position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and willingness to work under
pressure. While the position is based in our office in Yaoundé, Cameroon, remote work
arrangements can be explored.

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, demography, social sciences or related field;
• At least five years of post-PhD research and publications experience in the area of malaria;
• Demonstrated experience in proposal development; quantitative and qualitative study design;
  implementation and evaluation research; and data analysis, reporting and dissemination;
• Familiarity with malaria surveillance, monitoring & evaluation (SM&E) and health
  management information systems;
• Interest or experience in the field of stakeholder engagement and research utilization;
• Experience working in countries in the West and Central Africa region;
• Fluency in English and strong writing and presentation skills in both English and French;
• Ability to succinctly communicate complex research rationales, designs, and learning both
  verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams
  Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to the address admin@evihdaf.com
  with the subject line ‘’ Malaria/ID Research Associate”. The application will consist of:
• A three-page cover letter in English, showing the candidate’s qualifications for the position;
• A CV in English of no more than ten (10) pages, ending with names, phone numbers and
  email addresses of three references.
  Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The position will remain open until filled.