The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

Venue
Barcelona
The Project
MULTIPLY is a large-scale implementation project, which includes public and private European and African institutions aiming at maximizing the delivery and uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of malaria in infants (IPTi), now referred to as Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) to achieve full potential and effectiveness of this WHO recommended intervention. It is being carried out in selected country districts of Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Togo. The 40 months project, is funded by the European and Developing Countries Trial Partnership (EDCTP) and coordinated by ISGlobal, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, in partnership with the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), France, the Fundaçao Manhiça (FM), Mozambique, the University of Lomé (UL), Togo, the University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone and the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), Switzerland.

The consortium works closely with the Ministries of Health in Sierra Leone, Togo and Mozambique, the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as other stakeholders, to ensure that all project outputs are met. MULTIPLY will generate evidence for change and expand access to preventive chemotherapy for malaria in infants in sub Saharan Africa and apply a community based approach which fosters partnership and strengthens the dynamic link between communities and health facilities, especially for the most vulnerable people. A learning-driven approach will be employed throughout the project to generate sufficient evidence to inform WHO policy recommendations and future actions in each country, in an effort to expand the intervention over the long term.

ISGlobal is coordinating the consortium and is responsible for implementing a set of studies to generate evidence for global guidance on IPTi. Specifically, ISGlobal will be responsible to assess the cost- effectiveness of the intervention through the EPI platform and is actively seeking a Junior Public Health Researcher to coordinate the implementation of this study.


Responsibilities
Develop a cost-effectiveness study protocol in collaboration with consortium partners, and support data collection activities
Develop a cost-effectiveness work plan
Quality assurance for the data analysis leading to reporting and scientific publications
Develop procedures and guidelines for the conduction of the data collection with consortium partners in Mozambique, Togo and Sierra Leone
Coordinate, support and perform training activities with consortium partners as required
Remote supervision of cost-effectiveness data collection focal points in each country
Report activities of the project
Support with the scientific writing of manuscripts derived from the research activities
The candidate will be expected to:

Travel to project sites in Mozambique, Togo and Sierra Leone according to the work plan
Provide technical advice to consortium partners, conduct training and supervise data collection activities in study countries
Interact with consortium partners and other organizations and stakeholders involved in the project and the acceptability studies as required (i.e., ethics committees)
Prepare and present records of the activities to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, reports to EDCTP and eventually a manuscript summarizing the activities conducted in the project as well as potential applications for competitive grants
Coordinate meetings, teleconferences and take minutes, and/or prepare summaries of the discussions with participants in the project, as well as with researchers and staff from other African institutions and partners involved in the studies
Carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Principal Investigator and Project Manager
Support with the scientific writing of manuscripts derived from the research activities

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (e.g. social sciences, economics or related) and Master or PhD studies in social sciences (economy or other related subjects)
Trained and experienced in quantitative methods
Experience
At least 1 years’ previous experience in socio-economic research or related work experience
Experience in cost-effectiveness analysis
Desirable
1-2 years working experience in low-and middle-income countries in Africa
Ability to adapt to new environments, work effectively as part of the team and use own initiative when required.
Ability to design and develop activities, to achieve milestones and specific deliverables, and to meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
To have a genuine interest in biomedical research of infectious diseases, maternal health, capacity building and global development.

Competencies
Autonomous and proactive person
A very good command (advanced level) of the English language required and working knowledge (intermediate level) of French and/or Portuguese is desirable.
Knowledge of Catalan and/ or Spanish is a plus.
Excellent writing ability to elaborate high-quality and concise technical reports. Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent ability of initiative, communication, coordination and team work in a multicultural environment, and to interact with local counterparts and other project stakeholders.
Flexibility. Open to new ideas and new working methods, adapt positively to change, exchange views and opinions with colleagues. Able to work independently while understanding their own limits.
We offer
Fixed-term contract for one year (12 months) which could be extended depending on the needs of the project
Preferably office-based in Barcelona but flexibility can be granted if needed
Starting date: 01/02/2024
Salary according to the candidate profile, time dedication and project budget

How to Apply
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: JuniorResearcher_MULTIPLY_Dec23, and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 15th January 2024.


Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.



Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.



Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.