Position: Assistant Researcher II

Specialty: Public Health Expert 

Background: The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI is a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of diseases of public health importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.

AHRI is seeking a qualified and motivated Public Health professional to support the ongoing activities of the Strengthening Health Innovation Ecosystem in Ethiopia (SHINE) project specifically to work on the following areas:

• Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative indicators [Indicator tracking]

• Ensure clean datasets, any documentation and version control [Data management]

• Support baseline, midline, and endline studies with clear methodologies [Evaluation design]

• Draft concise, evidence-based reports with visuals and summaries [Reporting]

• Feed findings back into program design and policy [Learning integration]

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigators and research team to ensure that all processes meet project and the Institution standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the PIs and co‐investigators to support the Team and AHRI systems.

• Prepare, organize, and finalize all documents required for partners and stakeholders

• Document experience shared and lesson learned

• Design out warding activities of business development, IP right application and registration by including analytical and clinical validation summaries, SOPs, risk assessment

• Make diagnostic market overview analysis 

• Coordinate with the research team to ensure proper execution, systematic records documentation of project activities 

• Participate in project meetings, provide progress updates, and contribute to scientific and administration process

• Liaise with partners and relevant stakeholders’ offices to support timely engagement and involvement  

• Perform other related duties assigned by the PI or AHRI scientific leadership

• Develop different health related ToRs, SOPs for the scientific team and other technical working groups. 

• Prepare project grant writing and submission and project grant administration 

Accountability: The employee will report directly to the Principal Investigator (PI) and collaborate closely with AHRI’s SHINE Team

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, reproductive health and related disciplines 

• Experience with health project management, coordination and leadership 

• Familiarity with Ethiopian Health System and structure 

• Experience in developing different health related ToRs, SOPs for the scientific team and other technical working groups. 

• Experience project grant writing and submission and project grant administration 

• Excellent scientific writing, documentation, and communication skills in English

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Minimum of four years and above of relevant work experience.

Salary: As per AHRI’s contract employ salary scale 

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, AHRI

Terms of Employment: Contract for eight months possible for extension based on performance and availability of funding 

Required Number: One

How to apply: Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.

• CV/Resume (not more than 3 pages, including Publications if any] 

• Academic credential [Copy of your Degree]

• Grade report [Note that your Cumulative GPA shall be 3 and above]

• Proof of work experience 

• A cover letter (not more than one page)

• Two letters of recommendation 

Job Requirements The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) seeks a qualified Public Health professional for the Assistant Researcher II position to support the Strengthening Health Innovation Ecosystem in Ethiopia (SHINE) project. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, reproductive health or related disciplines and possess at least four years of experience in health project management, coordination, grant writing, and development of scientific documents such as SOPs and ToRs. The role requires strong scientific writing skills, proficiency in data collection and analysis, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment. Applicants will collaborate closely with Principal Investigators and the SHINE team to design evaluation methodologies, manage quantitative and qualitative indicators, maintain clean datasets, draft evidence‑based reports, and integrate findings into program design. They will also support baseline, midline, and endline studies, coordinate stakeholder engagement, develop business development activities, and contribute to grant administration. The position is a contract role based in Addis Ababa for eight months with potential extension depending on performance and funding availability. How to Apply Interested applicants should submit a CV/Resume (no more than 3 pages), an academic credential copy, a grade report with a cumulative GPA of at least 3, proof of work experience, a cover letter (maximum one page) and two letters of recommendation through the Ethiojobs platform.