Implementation Research (IR) Advisor

BACKGROUNDJSI Ethiopia is a leader in health systems strengthening and RMNCAH-N service delivery. To maintain this leadership, we are strengthening our evidence generation pillar. We are seeking an Implementation Research (IR) Advisor to lead high-level research across our integrated portfolio, ensuring that JSI’s innovations are rigorously documented and translated into national policy.OVERVIEW OF THE POSITIONThe Strategic IR Advisor is a core technical leadership position responsible for the design, execution, and dissemination of implementation science across SSD, IPHCSD, and C-RMNCH. Unlike traditional M&E roles, this position focuses on "the why and the how," conducting deep-dive studies to measure intervention fidelity and impact. This is a full-time role dedicated to institutionalizing JSI’s research culture.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResearch Leadership: Design and lead Implementation Research activities across the project suite, focusing on PHC redesign and quality integrated RMNCH-N services.Lead Cost-Effectiveness Analyses (CEA) to demonstrate the economic value and investment case for project innovations (e.g., E-MOTIVE, VHL models, self-care, Blended Learning, last-mile supply chain solutions).Protocol Development & IRB: Lead the drafting of research protocols and manage all submissions to national and regional Institutional Review Boards (IRB).Evidence Synthesis & Publication: Lead the drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports; ensure that JSI’s project learnings are published in high-impact international journals.Policy Advocacy: Translate complex research findings into clear policy briefs and advocacy materials for the Ministry of Health and global health stakeholders.Strategic Learning: Lead "Learning Sprints" between project teams to ensure that research findings from one project (e.g., SSD) are applied to improve the implementation of others (e.g., MIHR-E).Research Leadership: Design and lead Implementation Research activities across the project suite, focusing on PHC redesign and quality integrated RMNCH-N services.Lead Cost-Effectiveness Analyses (CEA) to demonstrate the economic value and investment case for project innovations (e.g., E-MOTIVE, VHL models, self-care, Blended Learning, last-mile supply chain solutions).Protocol Development & IRB: Lead the drafting of research protocols and manage all submissions to national and regional Institutional Review Boards (IRB).Evidence Synthesis & Publication: Lead the drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports; ensure that JSI’s project learnings are published in high-impact international journals.Policy Advocacy: Translate complex research findings into clear policy briefs and advocacy materials for the Ministry of Health and global health stakeholders.Strategic Learning: Lead "Learning Sprints" between project teams to ensure that research findings from one project (e.g., SSD) are applied to improve the implementation of others (e.g., MIHR-E).

BACKGROUND JSI Ethiopia is a leader in health systems strengthening and RMNCAH-N service delivery. To maintain this leadership, we are strengthening our evidence generation pillar. We are seeking an Implementation Research (IR) Advisor to lead high-level research across our integrated portfolio, ensuring that JSI’s innovations are rigorously documented and translated into national policy. OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION The Strategic IR Advisor is a core technical leadership position responsible for the design, execution, and dissemination of implementation science across SSD, IPHCSD, and C-RMNCH. Unlike traditional M&E roles, this position focuses on "the why and the how," conducting deep-dive studies to measure intervention fidelity and impact. This is a full-time role dedicated to institutionalizing JSI’s research culture. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Research Leadership: Design and lead Implementation Research activities across the project suite, focusing on PHC redesign and quality integrated RMNCH-N services. Lead Cost-Effectiveness Analyses (CEA) to demonstrate the economic value and investment case for project innovations (e.g., E-MOTIVE, VHL models, self-care, Blended Learning, last-mile supply chain solutions). Protocol Development & IRB: Lead the drafting of research protocols and manage all submissions to national and regional Institutional Review Boards (IRB). Evidence Synthesis & Publication: Lead the drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports; ensure that JSI’s project learnings are published in high-impact international journals. Policy Advocacy: Translate complex research findings into clear policy briefs and advocacy materials for the Ministry of Health and global health stakeholders. Strategic Learning: Lead "Learning Sprints" between project teams to ensure that research findings from one project (e.g., SSD) are applied to improve the implementation of others (e.g., MIHR-E).