DevelopmentAid Recruitment Solutions (DRS) is looking for an Embedded Lab Officer for our client. Title: Embedded Lab Officer Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone Start date: February, 2025 Contract duration: 1-year contract, with the possibility of renewal depending on funding Reports to: Associate Policy Manager Position Summary The Embedded Lab Officer will play a critical role in developing an embedded lab with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), which includes enhancing the Ministry of Health and Sanitation’s (MoHS) capacity to utilize data for improving immunization coverage and service delivery. Reporting to the Associate Policy Manager, the Officer will focus on mapping data and evidence needs, identifying opportunities to test low-cost interventions to improve service delivery, and building capacity within the MoHS to generate evidence. They will develop policy briefs, support the creation of a policy-driven research agenda, and design and facilitate research projects. The Officer will also share evidence to inform program design, collaboratively design and implement research projects, and deliver training to MoHS staff. Responsibilities Data Assessment and Mapping 35% Map the data needs of various directorates within the Ministry against the existing data available, complemented by an assessment of its quality. Assess existing datasets and indicators according to relevance, objectivity, and reliability criteria. Identify opportunities to test low-cost “nudges” to improve service delivery Develop and execute opportunities to leverage administrative data for analysis to inform key MoHS programs and decisions. Develop opportunities to leverage administrative data for research. Policy and Research Development 25% Produce policy briefs on key policy questions that can be answered using the Ministry’s data. Develop a policy-driven research agenda for the lab and facilitate the development of research projects to respond to the agenda of the MoHS. Evidence Sharing and Advisory 25% Share existing evidence to inform MoHS program design and delivery. Advise MoHS directorates on developing and maintaining Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plans. Training 15% Deliver training to the MoHS on impact evaluations, data management, etc. Qualifications​ Required Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Science, or a relevant discipline; Bachelor’s degree holders may be considered based on experience. Understanding of research methodologies essential (knowledge of Randomized Control Trials a plus) Data analysis skills, Ability to develop analysis tools and products, working knowledge of Stata or R required. Training and facilitation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior officials in government and other partner organizations. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion. Strong interest in learning and the ability to grasp new concepts quickly. Preferred Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the health sector in Sierra Leone. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Experience with Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) is a plus. How to apply Applications and updated CVs should be submitted using the following link: https://drs-jobs.developmentaid.org/jobs/7766/embedded-lab-officer-sierra-leone. Due to the high number of applications received via the DevelopmentAid website, we can only reply to shortlisted candidates. Please note that the above requirements can be modified during the recruitment process according to the client’s procedures.