Research Scientist 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 Scientist

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the position

• The Research Department at EHA Clinics is dedicated to advancing health outcomes through innovative, evidence-based inquiry.
• We design and conduct high-quality research that addresses pressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria and beyond, spanning areas such as diagnostics, epidemiology, health technology, public health, and health economics.
• Our team works closely with global partners, academic institutions, and donor agencies to generate insights that inform clinical practice, policy, and program design.
• The Research Manager oversees the strategic planning, execution, and dissemination of research activities across EHA Clinics.
• S/he will serve as the primary driver of the research agenda, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and global health standards.
• The incumbent will manage multidisciplinary research teams, cultivate strategic partnerships, and ensure research outputs inform policy, program design, and service delivery.

What you’ll do
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Develop and execute a multi-year research strategy aligned with eHA Clinics’ mission, emerging health priorities, and global evidence needs.
• Provide scientific and managerial leadership to ensure research projects are designed, implemented, and delivered to the highest technical and ethical standards.
• Secure and manage diverse research funding streams, including grants, partnerships, and donor engagements, to sustain and expand research initiatives.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights that inform clinical programs, policy development, and public health practice.
• Serve as the lead liaison with research partners, funders, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies, representing eHA Clinics in all external research engagements.
• Foster internal collaboration with clinical, innovation, and operational teams to embed research into service delivery models and program design.
• Represent eHA Clinics at national, regional, and international forums, advocating for evidence-based approaches and showcasing institutional research outputs.
• Cultivate and maintain a network of collaborators, expanding research capacity, technical expertise, and geographic reach.
• Lead the design of research protocols, analytical frameworks, and implementation plans, ensuring methodological rigor and relevance.
• Oversee data collection, management, and analysis, ensuring data quality, validity, and alignment with research objectives.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, national regulations, and donor requirements, including IRB approvals and reporting obligations.
• Produce high-quality research outputs, such as peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, policy briefs, and conference presentations.
• Build and manage a high-performing research team, providing mentorship, performance oversight, and professional development opportunities.

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

• Experienced Leader – Brings extensive expertise in health research, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Scientific Research Specialist – Skilled in designing studies, conducting statistical analysis, and translating research into actionable policy recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement Expert – Communicates effectively with partners, funders, and policymakers, representing the organization at high level forums.
• Strategic Operator – Balances long-term vision with hands-on oversight to ensure research projects are impactful and well executed.
• Decisive Problem Solver – Applies strong organizational and analytical skills to navigate complex challenges and drive evidence-based decisions.

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

• Master’s degree with honors or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in research management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role in a nationally recognized organization is essential.
• Primary authorship of peer-reviewed original research publications in high-quality journals.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS) and data collection tools (e.g., REDCap, SurveyCTO).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-partner research projects.
• Strong knowledge of research ethics and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

Certifications and Licenses:

• GCP, PMP, SPSS Certification or its equivalent.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

 Method of Application
Interested & qualified candidates should:
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