Technical Officer, Clinical Service Improvement and Science Job Yaounde – Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Technical Officer, Clinical Service Improvement and Science (TO-CSIS), Yaounde, Cameroon – Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

The Technical Officer, Clinical Service Improvement and Science (TO-CSIS) will work in the Program Department under the Director of Public Health Evaluation to advance the Foundation goals of advancing quality of clinical service that enhances prevention, care and treatment in women, children and families living with HIV, with the goal of eliminating pediatric HIV. He/She will be responsible for the development of evaluation concept notes, design and implementation of improvement science concept notes and implementation science protocols.

He/She will work in close collaboration with Technical Services and Strategic Information and Evaluation teams in Cameroun, technical staff at HQ to design and conduct research studies relevant to EGPAF program and technical needs and priorities. 

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Medicine, pharmacy, dental or any other equivalent field
• Master’s degree in public health or Epidemiology.
  
• Publication of at least one manuscript as first author in scientific journal will be highly appreciated
  
• Abstract accepted as first author and presented in international conference is an asset.
• Minimum three years’ experience in research implementation, public health evaluation, HIV clinical service improvement or implementation sciences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while working as part of a team.
• Computer competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent scientific writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Key Competencies Required by EGPAF for This Position

• Strong ethics and integrity.
• Customer Service – The ability to anticipate and meet the needs of internal and external customers while delivering high-quality products and services and committing to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• This position is exclusively open to national candidates and will be filled under a consultancy contract.
• Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter by 4 June 2026 at the latest.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What are the Key Responsabilities and Accountabilities needed?

• Liaise with relevant District Technical Advisors (DTAs) and other EGPAF staff at evaluation sites for successful implementation of the evaluations, as well as, develop and maintain partnerships and networks with other District and Health
• Facility managers in EGPAF evaluation study districts/sites to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Participate in capacity building by mentoring and teaching other junior staff important aspects of evaluations, including development of staff skills on writing research protocols, abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
• Develop and maintain regular communication and collaboration with local and international investigators, the Cameroun Ministry of Health, and sponsor institutions, with the aim of providing timely updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop evaluation protocols to assess key outcomes of EGPAF’s HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Cameroun.
• Draft and revise data collection tools, SOPs and other study related documents and coordinate the initial and periodic review of all study tools and SOPs.
• Coordinate and administer program evaluation and assessment in accordance with approved protocols; including providing oversight and direct supervision of evaluation study staff training, data collection, data cleaning, storage and implementation of relevant SOPs.
• Periodically conduct internal evaluation study monitoring and auditing of evaluation study documentation to ensure compliance of the data collectors to the evaluation protocol, SOPs and regulatory requirements, and make appropriate recommendations to the Director of Public Health Evaluations on the status of the evaluation.
• Review, analyze, interpret evaluation data and disseminate findings through publication in international journals and presentation of abstracts in national and international scientific meetings in line with EGPAF policies and donor requirements.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Public Health Evaluations.