Co-Principal Investigator, Spatial Emanator M&E Study

About the role

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Sierra Leone is seeking a Co-Principal Investigator to provide scientific co‑leadership for a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) study of Guardian™ spatial emanators deployed to reduce malaria transmission. The role will anchor the study within Sierra Leonean research institutions and ensure compliance with national academic and ethical standards.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the local institutional sponsor and co‑lead the M&E study design and implementation.
• Oversee the four linked study components: enhanced health‑facility surveillance, facility‑based case‑control study, household surveys, and entomological assessments.
• Collaborate with the Sierra Leone National Malaria Control Programme, PMI Evolve, and Abt Associates to coordinate field activities.
• Ensure data quality, ethical compliance, and timely reporting of findings.
• Facilitate capacity building for local research staff and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Affiliation with a reputable Sierra Leonean university or research institution.
• Proven experience in public‑health research, preferably in malaria or vector‑control studies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary research projects.
• Strong understanding of ethical and regulatory requirements for health research in Sierra Leone.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact study addressing malaria elimination.
• Collaboration with international partners and national health authorities.
• Professional development within a globally recognized health organization.