Research Coordinator – STRIDE Project

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JOB GRADE: Select and option from the dropdown                         BUSINESS UNIT:  Orbis Global ProgramesEMPLOYMENT TERMS:  Regular/Permanent Full-Time   COUNTRY OFFICE/DEPT: EthiopiaAPPROVED BY:                                                                          DATE: February 26PROJECT OVERVIEW:The STRIDE project aims to strengthen Ethiopia’s response to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by integrating NTD services into primary health care (PHC), improving coordination and sustainability, and advancing evidence-based implementation through collaborative research. The Research Coordinator plays a central role in coordinating the implementation research aimed at generating evidence to support the sustainable scale-up of NTD integration into primary health care (PHC). The research will document the integration process, identify key enablers and barriers, and assess the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of integrating NTD services within the PHC system.JOB SUMMARY: The Research Coordinator plays a central role in coordinating the implementation research aimed at generating evidence to support the sustainable scale-up of NTD integration into primary health care (PHC).LOCATION:  The position is primarily based in Addis Ababa or other designated project locations within Ethiopia. Travel to study sites in the Oromia, Sidama, and Amhara regions will be required as necessary. Remote work arrangements may be considered based on project needs. REPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPSThe Research Coordinator reports to the Senior Program Manager who is a principal investigator for this project.CONTRACT DURATION:24 months, with possible extension based on performance and funding.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY List the most important responsibilities first.Lead day‑to‑day coordination and management of implementation research activities, ensuring delivery against agreed work plans, timelines, and milestones.Support the design, refinement, and implementation of research protocols, tools, and SOPs in compliance with approved methodologies and ethical standards.Coordinate planning and execution of fieldwork, including logistics, training, deployment, and supervision of research staff across multiple study sites.Ensure high‑quality data collection and management through systematic monitoring, quality assurance processes, and use of digital data collection tools.Maintain compliance with regulatory and institutional review board (IRB) requirements, including preparation and submission of ethics and progress documentation.Facilitate effective collaboration and communication with key stakeholders, including government bodies, academic institutions, partners, and donors.Build capacity of research teams through recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and promotion of ethical, safeguarding, and gender‑equitable research practices.Track project progress and documentation, and...