Research Project Manager (Kano) at EHA Clinics

EHA Clinics, a subsidiary of eHealth Africa, is a health care network operating across Nigeria that provides high-quality, innovative, data-driven, and technology-enabled services. EHA Clinics delivers a comprehensive range of state of the art health care services in each location, e.g,  general consultations, laboratory investigations, pharmaceuticals, annual medical checks, child wellness checks, ultrasonography, and specialized services (urgent care, telemedicine, home care, dental care, and ophthalmology).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Project Manager

Location: Kano
Department: Research
Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer 

Purpose of the position

• The Research Project Manager will plan and implement various research activities and projects at EHA Clinics under the direction of the program manager and the chief innovation officer. S/he will manage the research team members and liaise with various stakeholders for the successful completion of research projects.

What You’ll Do
The Research Project Manager will support EHA Clinics research department predominantly to:

• Manage a team of research associates, field staff, and clinical staff to successfully execute research projects.
• Actively monitor the performance of team members to ensure they meet deliverables and deadlines.
• Meet with funders and investigators to prepare research implementation plans and provide project updates.
• Prepare and obtain Ethics Review Board and other applicable approvals.
• Recruit and supervise research interns and field staff.
• Coordinate with the procurement team for timely procurement of research equipment and consumables.
• Regularly create social media posts and stories to increase the visibility of the department in the local and professional community.
• Assist the finance team to prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Provide significant input to grant applications and RFPs.
• Conduct outreach activities at universities and other suitable organizations to solicit new projects and staff.
• Coordinate with external consultants as needed on projects.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to EHA Clinics code of conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with High Distinction. A master’s degree in public health, biological science, or a similar field from an accredited university will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience as a project manager or coordinator, preferably in a national or international organization, is essential. Demonstrable proof of such experience is required prior to any interviews.
• Knowledge and experience in project management or project management certification will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with a wide variety of patients, medical staff, and caregivers.
• Strong computer skills, including Google Suite are desirable.
• Good documentation and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time as required.

Required Documents:

• You are required to upload a CV/resume, cover letter, degree certificate, NYSC certificate of completion or exemption, and most recent payslip (3 months).

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. EHA Clinics is a tobacco-free environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.