SIGHTSAVERS (2016) JOBS

COUNTDOWN is a research study funded by DFID led by Liverpool School ofTropical Medicine (LSTM) and is aimed at illustrating the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in addressing the complexity and challenges of implementing Neglected Tropical Disease.

SightSavers is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:
 
Position 1: COUNTDOWN Research Manager

Location: Kaduna State - Nigeria.
 
OffIce Location: COUNTDOWN Research Office Kaduna, Kaduna State Nigeria.

Job Description:
The COUNTDOWN Research Manager will be responsible for the technical oversight. management and implementation of the COUNTDOWN research project in Nigeria for the period 2016 - 2020. Other responsibilities include leading and working in close collaboration with partners, on the design. quality assurance of the research conducted, analysis, dissemination and uptake of research findings.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for quality assurance of research conducted in Nigeria under the COUNTDOWN research project.
Lead on the design of research studies (in collaboration LSTM) to ensure they are conducted with methodological rigors and are relevant for the context and need
Lead on the implementation of research activities in Kaduna state and work with the research officer for Ogun state activities.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with the Ministries of Health and other partners towards attaining the objectives of the COUNTDOWN project in Nigeria
Lead on supporting the development of systems/framework for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the COUNTDOWN project
Ensure that partners manage and utilize project assets in line with guidelines for the COUNTDOWN project..
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
Post graduate Degree in Public Health. Epidemiology, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences or related disciplines. Significant experience implementing research studies, ideally using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
Minimum of five years of programme project management, ideally in a research setting/environment.
Technical knowledge of one or more-of the five PCT NTDs.
A demonstrated.record of accomplishment in research in public health programmes. including the Publication of papers in peer-review
Knowledge of ethical standards and procedures fdr conducting research
Excellent analytical skills, including experience using appropriate analytical software e.g NVivo, STATA, SPSS
 
Position 2: COUNTDOWN Research Analysts (Evidence Synthesis, Social Scientist. Health Economics)
 
Locations: Kaduna State and Ogun State - Nigeria

Job Description:
The research analysts will work with the Research Manager and other research team members to successfully drive the direction and delivery of the COUNTDOWN project vis a viz the MST1, MST2 and MST3 in line with national policies and elimination goals in Nigeria.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for quality assurance of research conducted in Nigeria under the COUNTDOWN research project in Ogun and Kaduna States.
Support on the design of research studies (in collaboration LSTM) to ensure they are conducted with methodological rigour and are relevant for the context and need
Ensure relevant ethical standards and approvals are followed in all research implemented in Kaduna and Ogun States.
Support to COUNTDOWN research teams and help them to identify operational research opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NTD elimination efforts,
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Economics or related disciplines, or post graduate Degree with at least five years' experience in research as relevant to the positions.'
Significant experience implementing research studies, ideally using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies \\
Technical knowledge of one or more of the five PCT NTDs.
A demonstrated record of accomplishment in research in public health programmes, including the publication of papers in peer-review journals and presentation at academic conferences
Understanding of various research methodologies
Knowledge of ethical standards and procedures for conducting research
Understanding of various' research methodologies
 
Position 3: COUNTDOWN Research Officer

Job Description:
The Research Officer will be responsible for managing the daily activities and implementation of the research activities of the COUNTDOWN project in Ogun State for the period of2016 - 2020.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsible for quality assurance of research conducted in Ogun State under the COUNTDOWN research project.
Facilitate obtaining relevant ethical approvals in Ogun State and ensure ethical standards are' followed in all research implemented.
Responsible for data collection to a high quality (quantitative and qualitative data), as per the study work plan
Responsible for record-keeping of research data collected (soft and hard copies) and ensure all information is kept secure and as per agreed procedures (as outlined in ethical protocol)
Participate and Support the development of systems for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the COUNTDOWN project in Ogun State.
Monitors and supervises the progress of the research in the state using appropriate tools
Represent COUNTDOWN project at appropriate Forums in Ogun State.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
Degree in relevant field (Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Public Health, epidemiology or similar)
Experience in implementing research studies usirig both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
Minimum of three years of programme project management, ideally in a research setting environment
Technical knowledge of one or more of the five Preventive Chemotherapy Treatments (PCT) NTDs
Experience of monitoring and evaluation
Excellent communication skill
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
Relevant professional accounting qualification or degree in Finance/Accounting
Minimum of 3 years working experience ideally in an INGO environment but experience of audit and government organizations would also be advantageous
Minimum of 3 years' experience in financial management, programme/project management and administration
Project financial management. budget and data analysis skills.
 
Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should please download an application pack from http://www.sightsavers.org/vacancies and return the completed application form and equal opportunities form as two separate documents to:

jobs@sightsavers.org

Application Deadline: 28th March, 2016

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