Salary £48,000 gross per annum
Location UK, Uganda or Nigeria
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Research Uptake Manager to join our team in either the UK, Nigeria or Uganda.
The Research Uptake Manager is an important, high level role that will maximise the impact of the research generated by the Research Programme; to develop policy-influencing strategies linked to evidence and learning from research conducted through various research activities at Malaria Consortium.

The successful candidate will have:
• MSc in Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology or a related research discipline with a substantial research component
• Knowledge of the policy and practice environment in global health and current debates within the research discipline
Strong skills in communicating scientific / development research to non-research audiences
• Demonstrable understanding of the broader RU theory of change i.e. the barriers to uptake experienced by decision-makers as well as the challenges of communicating research
• Skills in developing a range of outputs for communicating research – in print, electronic and face-to-face formats.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering research uptake strategies

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Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
The advertised salary is based on securing the job in the UK. The salary will vary based on location.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of four years.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in the specified country. Malaria Consortium is not in a position to sponsor a work permit.
The Company
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.
Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.

What We Do
We are dedicated to ensuring our work is supported by strong evidence and remains grounded in the lessons we learn through implementation. We explore beyond current practice, to try out innovative ways – through research, implementation, and policy development – to achieve effective and sustainable disease management and control.