Principal Investigator (Public Health) Job Opportunity at Laterite
📍 Location: Amsterdam, Kigali, Nairobi, Kampala, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, or Freetown
📅 Application Deadline: Rolling Applications
About Laterite
Laterite is a leading research and analytics firm specializing in complex socio-economic development challenges. We partner with universities, think tanks, NGOs, donor organizations, and government institutions to deliver rigorous, high-quality research. Our clients include the World Bank, USAID, TechnoServe, Mastercard Foundation, and various UN agencies.
With offices in the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Peru, our diverse team consists of 80+ full-time staff and a network of 1,000+ enumerators worldwide. At Laterite, we believe in long-term impact, local expertise, and fostering collaborative and rewarding work environments.
🌍 Learn more about us: www.laterite.com
About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned researcher to join our team as a Principal Investigator (Public Health). This role involves technical leadership, mentorship of junior researchers, and business development, contributing to our growing portfolio of public health research across Africa and Latin America.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health research, expertise in quantitative methods, and a passion for improving health systems, epidemiology, and policy research in the countries we serve.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Technical Leadership
✔ Lead high-impact public health research projects, including studies on health systems, disease control, epidemiology, and health policy.
✔ Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for research projects, ensuring methodological rigor and accuracy.
✔ Contribute to the design, pre-analysis, execution, and interpretation of quantitative research.
✔ Develop training sessions and policies to enhance research quality and improve efficiency.
🔹 Mentorship & Team Development
✔ Guide and mentor junior researchers, fostering career development and technical excellence.
✔ Work closely with senior management to establish growth plans for emerging research leaders.
🔹 Business Development & Research Expansion
✔ Identify new research opportunities and lead the technical components of funding proposals.
✔ Expand Laterite’s research portfolio, build academic and institutional partnerships, and represent Laterite in research and policy events.
✔ Convert internal research ideas into externally funded projects.
Skills & Qualifications
✅ Educational Background:
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Global Health, or a related field (PhD preferred, ABD candidates considered).
✅ Technical Expertise & Experience:
- Extensive experience in at least one of the following areas:
🔹 Impact evaluations
🔹 Large-scale survey-based data collection
🔹 Implementation science research
🔹 Advanced statistical analysis using quantitative methods - Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or gray literature.
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding.
- Experience conducting in-country research, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa or Latin America.
- Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python for data analysis.
✅ Soft Skills:
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment.
- Commitment to equitable practices in global research.
Why Join Laterite?
💡 Meaningful Work: Conduct research that drives real-world impact.
🌍 Global Exposure: Work in diverse international settings.
📈 Career Growth: Develop your leadership and technical skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience.
🏡 Work-Life Balance: Remote work options available.
🎓 Learning & Development: Annual $1,000 learning budget and 10 days for professional growth.
💰 Starting Net Salary: Approx. $3,980/month, with cost-of-living adjustments for high-expense locations.
📜 Benefits: Medical insurance, 25 days of paid leave, professional development support.
How to Apply
📌 Submit your application through the link below:
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