Care delivery for multimorbidity in secondary settings

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Day-to-day work on the design and implementation of the social science portfolio in the Multilink programme

Design and implement high quality social science research and align with clinical, health system and health economic research.

Collaborate with consortium partners in the UK, Malawi and Tanzania

Participate in site visits to partner institutions and attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings

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Conduct high quality social science research to inform the design, development and evaluation of appropriate interventions to improve outcomes for patients with multimorbid disease in Malawi and Tanzania

To support the collection and analysis of social science data for studies conducted as part of the Multilink programme.

In collaboration with Multilink partners: implement data collection tools for intervention development activities. Liaise with partners and conduct training for robust social science data collection.

Conduct a range of more participatory research methods with patients, carers, healthcare workers and community key informants. Transcribe and analyse data using appropriate theoretic frameworks, to synthesize key themes

Work effectively with key stakeholders to co-create evidence informed educational materials to empower patients and their carers in management of their multimorbid disease

In collaboration with Multilink partners, leverage social science activities to inform development of interventions for multimorbid disease in secondary care

Implement research in line with all funding and administrative requirements.

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Produce articles and policy briefs to communicate research findings to a wider audience

Lead development of academic papers for submission to high impact journals and adapt appropriate project reports for submission to journals

Be responsible for writing of project reports, policy briefs and other technical documents as appropriate

Qualifications, Training & Knowledge

MSc in a relevant discipline (e.g., qualitative research, implementation science).

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Understanding of health issues, services, and systems in Low and Middle-Income countries (LMICs)

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Training at Masters level in implementation research methods, including critical appraisal and application of theoretical frameworks to drive effective change

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Familiarity with secondary care diagnostic and treatment processes

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Familiarity with clinical and health systems research

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Experience

Experience in successful delivery of qualitative research studies

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Experienced and competent in use of software for qualitative data analysis e.g., NVivo

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Experienced and competent in delivery of clinical quality improvement and/or implementation science driven clinical projects

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Experience and competent in working at community level including community entry processes, community engagement, governance and accountability

Published author of social science research

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Experience in project supervision, including training and leading teams of research assistants

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Skills & Behaviours

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels in Chichewa and/or Swahili

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Demonstrable attention to detail and accuracy, leading to high quality control of research data and results

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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to achieve research objectives independent of day to day supervision

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Ability to work as an integral, productive and co-operative member of a multi-disciplinary team in a flexible and competent manner and to liaise effectively with collaborators from different cultures

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Circumstances

Conduct work based in Malawi or Tanzania

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Demonstrate a confident, enthusiastic, and energetic approach, with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the project

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Determination to contribute programme productivity (publication, teaching, public engagement)

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Ability to work productively and co-operatively and to develop excellent working relationships with academic and non-academic colleagues

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Proficient in MS Office Software especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines

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Ability to undertake national and international travel

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Malawi or Tanzania national

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