Research Expert at Idmibok International (360HSDC) - Nationwide

Idmibok International, also known as 360 HSDC is a health community-based organization registered in Nigeria, that works in a targeted yet comprehensive manner to address critical health, institutional and development related issues. 360 HSDC achieves this by collaborating with global and local development and private entities, such as governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. The organization has a multifaceted team of experts with proficiency and experience in emergency environments, humanitarian activities and development in diverse environments and ecosystems, globally and across Africa, including in South Sudan, and extensively in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Expert

Location: Nationwide

Job Overview

• This is a consultancy for a proposal the organization is working on. We are looking for a meticulous, detail-oriented Research Expert to assist with the planning and conducting of scientific experiments and research projects
• The Research Expert's responsibilities include collecting, sorting, and analyzing data, developing, executing, and interpreting research projects, performing laboratory experiments for product development, and overseeing the daily laboratory tasks
• The Research Expert would also assist in the preparation of documentation for experimental procedures, monitoring researchers in their assigned responsibilities, and presenting your findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Developing objectives and designing research projects and proposals.
• Formulating and conducting scientific experiments, performing data collection, and analyzing and evaluating test and research results.
• Replicating, evaluating, and refining research strategies and approaches and recommending improvements, and testing, customizing, and implementing new methods and procedures.
• Responding to research questions, troubleshooting problems, developing, and writing advanced experimental protocols, and monitoring ongoing projects and proposing and implementing changes.
• Proposing techniques to improve research quality and team productivity.
• Reporting equipment problems and assisting with setting up new equipment.
• Contributing to and writing research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents.
• Assisting with grant and manuscript submissions.
• Guiding, training, and advising junior researchers and students, and supporting senior research staff.
• Developing and following standard operating procedures and adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field.
• At least 3 years research-related experience.
• Knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory research techniques.
• Computer literacy and strong mathematical, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis;
• Experience in electronic and mobile data capturing tools (eg ODK, CSPro, Survey CTO);
• Demonstrable experience in developing monitoring and / or evaluation frameworks or methodologies for strategic. plans

Language Requirements:

• Excellent ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of other languages, particularly French, is desirable.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter (addressing previous related work and how you intend to carry out this project) and Certificates to: hr@360hsdc.org with Job Title as the subject of the mail. e.g "Research Expert"

Note

• Only Nigerian nationals or people with a Nigerian work permit can apply, as sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
• Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.