Research Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning; HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment; malaria prevention and treatment; primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Merck for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

At this time, we seek to recruit qualified persons to fill the under listed position, in response to organisational growth:

Job Title: Research Manager - CM4FP

Ref.: CM4FP-001
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Research, Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Lead the research team to complete the project within the allotted timelines and budgets.
• Plan, coordinate and execute assigned research projects.
• Develop research policies and procedures.
• Perform day-to-day management of project team and address any team issues promptly.
• Assist in recruitment, training, performance evaluation and promotion of project staff.
• Act as primary contact for client communications.
• Report project progress, status, and issues to the client on a regular basis.
• Prepare project documentation and research reports for management review.
• Work with Project Director to prepare effective project and implementation plans, review and monitoring of project activities.
• Provide support to the field offices and implementing partners focusing on work plans, sub agreement, periodic reviews of the project and reporting.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss project status and issues.
• Monitor project progress regularly and report it to Project Director.
• Follow and enforce state and federal regulations concerning ethical approvals.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a First Degree in any Social Sciences/Health Sciences field of study and a Postgraduate Degree is an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years post NYSC experience in research or monitoring and evaluation with experience with longitudinal surveys.
• Must possess at least three years of hands on work experience in research, monitoring and evaluation with experience working as part of the core research team of a research study.
• Must possess experience with database management and table technology for data collection and monitoring purposes.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel applications and knowledge of ERP applications.
• Must have experience in managing other research/monitoring and evaluation officers at a supervisory level.

Skills and Competency Required:

• Excellent knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Ability to analyse, resolve research issues promptly and accurately.
• Ability to present research findings to management in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to prepare project budgets, schedule, and monitor the control of expenses within allotted budget.
• Must possess integrity, good oral communication; good interpersonal relational skill,
• Ability to work under pressure and must be result oriented.

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online