Position: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Research Uptake and Advocacy Officer
Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Role Summary
The Research Uptake and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for ensuring that research findings and innovations generated by CRID are effectively communicated, disseminated, and translated into policy and practice. This role bridges research, policy, and community engagement, ensuring that CRID’s evidence base informs national and regional strategies for disease control and public health improvement.
The officer will also lead advocacy efforts with government institutions, NGOs, development partners, and communities to promote the uptake of evidence-based interventions, while addressing barriers to implementation, access, and sustainability.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Political Science, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in research uptake, policy engagement, and/or advocacy within public health, preferably in malaria or infectious diseases
- Proven track record in policy influence, advocacy campaigns, and evidence translation.
- Strong understanding of malaria control and vector management strategies.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills in French and English.
- Experience engaging with Ministries of Health, NGOs, donors, and global health actors is an advantage
Desirable
- Experience with WHO, Global Fund, Unitaid, FCDO, Wellcome Trust, or similar donor-funded projects.
- Familiarity with clinical trial communication and dissemination.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary teams (epidemiology, entomology, social sciences).
- Skills in participatory engagement and community mobilization in African contexts
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Application Instructions
| Applicants must submit the following documents as a single PDF |
| A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation for the position. |
| A curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages). |
| Copies of Certificates and transcripts. |
| Contact information for two professional referees. |
| Working conditions | Full time, 40 hours per week. |
| Contract Duration: September 2025 – September 2028 | |
| How to Apply | Submit your application via this link: Application Form |
Please feel free to contact this email address : crid@crid-cam.net for any additional information you may require.
Deadline: September 17th, 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
*Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
About CRID
Founded in 2017, the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is a not-for-profit research institution dedicated to high-quality, internationally recognized research on infectious diseases in Cameroon and across Africa. We work in close collaboration with national and international partners to strengthen research capacity and train the next generation of African scientists.
Our mission is to save lives through innovative research and capacity building in tropical infectious diseases. We are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment based solely on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a safe and respectful working environment for all.
