Field Coordinator

Job Description

The Field Coordinator will work as part of the USAID Health Learning team and S/he will be accountable for the timely planning and implementation of research, knowledge management and capacity development on MERL activities. S/he will also conduct independent and/or collaborative research, capacity and knowledge management component strategies within the component. 2 The Field Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Officer, CLA and Capacity and be an integral member of the research, and monitoring team. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure organizational effectiveness by contributing to the MERL capacity development, knowledge management research function. In collaboration with the MERL Lead, Senior Research Officer, Program Coordinator, Grants and Compliance Manager, Data Analyst, and M&E Officer, this position also supports the development and implementation of activity strategies, plans, and practices. Additionally, the Field Coordinator will lead a team of field researchers/enumerators, providing guidance, direction, and ensuring quality assurance in the final deliverables. S/he will responsible to implement the field level activities basically for the local level MERL capacity development, and CLA activities.

Job Specification

The roles and responsibilities of Field Coordinator include but are not limited to the following: Research Program Planning and Implementation

• Implementation of health system capacity assessments, qualitative study components, and support in health facility rapid assessments.
• Support in planning, implementing, reporting, and managing information flow for the assigned research project, in coordination with the Knowledge and Capacity Lead.
• Develop project implementation plans in accordance with organizational policies and specific program requirements, working in collaboration with relevant team members.
• Collaborate with the Senior Officer, CLA to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project planning and implementation through improved coordination and communication between project and support functions.
• Identify re searchable issues and areas in healthcare and health systems, contributing to the design of scientifically sound research projects.
• Coordinate and conduct data analysis for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with research, monitoring and capacity development objectives.
• Develop ToR, supervise and monitor the performance of Field Researchers, Data Recorders, Translator and provide required technical inputs regularly.
• Undertake assigned research projects independently or collaboratively, using or developing appropriate methods or techniques.
• Travel to assigned district to check study activities like data collection rechecking, crosschecking, and re-interview conducting.
• Produce high-quality research reports and publications, as required by USAID or for dissemination to the wider research and healthcare communities.
• Oversee project field-level coordination, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of activities, ensuring alignment with the line manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to project staff to ensure effective execution of project activities and achievement of objectives.
• Conduct field visits to coordinate with district stakeholders and ensure proper planning and execution of project activities.
• Prepare and submit regular activity status and other required reports to USAID in collaboration with relevant staff members, ensuring timely submission.
• Take responsibility for resolving issues that may impact project delivery and plan for future projects emerging from current initiatives.

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