Research Associate at Solina Group

Solina Group comprises four subsidiaries that provide a diverse range of services aimed at improving the effectiveness of our clients including governments, businesses, academic institutions and development institutions. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our clients and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Associate

Location: Nigeria

Role Summary

• Solina Group is seeking a Research Associate for its ongoing Northern Nigeria Routine Immunization Strengthening Program.
• The position holder will provide overall guidance and leadership in the dissemination of project research findings and best practices to the funders, government and other stakeholder groups including the larger global health and scientific community.
• The position holder will collaborate with project staff, research networks and knowledge dissemination hubs worldwide to package research findings, share relevant technical information and create communications and dissemination products.
• Further, the Research Associate will lead the analysis and synthesis of research findings and program experiences and will assist in the documentation of successful practices.
• He will provide technical writing assistance to project staff and the project's management team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of program research questions, design of data collation and analyses plans and development of reports for funders or publications.
• Provide technical assistance to program team on data analysis and preparation of abstracts, presentations and publications for conferences, in-country meetings and international conferences, as appropriate.
• Identify and oversee the implementation of innovative approaches to disseminate information and learning through targeted project communication products and materials.to funders, project partners and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with other relevant institutions and networks in the global health community on knowledge sharing for routine immunization and leveraging resources, lessons learnt, and best practices
• Foster learning, knowledge transfer and experience sharing across the organization's projects and networks on innovative approaches in knowledge sharing, including preparation of case studies.

Academic and Professional Requirements

• First class or second class upper degree from a reputable university
• Post graduate degree (masters or doctorate) in Public Health, Statistics or Epidemiology
• At least 5 years relevant professional experience in operational research
• Writing/Publication expertise.
• Ability to draft clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in both technical and non-technical written and oral form
• Keen interest in research-to-policy transition
• Ability to plan, manage and work in high-pressure situation under tight deadlines
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to analyze issues and problems systematically, gathering broad and balanced input, drawing sound conclusions and translating conclusions into timely decisions and actions.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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