Project Research Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning; HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment; malaria prevention and treatment; primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Merck for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

At this time, we seek to recruit qualified persons to fill the under listed position, in response to organisational growth:

Job Title: Project Research Officer

Ref.: CM4FP-105
Location: Abuja
Duration of Contract: Full time, One-year fixed term contract.  
Department: Research, Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Profile

• Provide support in coordinating project activities and periodic data reviews.

Job-role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Provide effective project management support and coordination by planning, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of assigned activities.
• Provide support to the field offices and periodic reviews of project activities.
• Manage the collection and processing of field data and ensure all components of the survey completed including specimen samples.
• Oversee the allocation and use of project resources and manage the local staff to ensure cost-effectiveness and maximum resource utilisation.
• Prepare and present technical reports to the Project Director and research managers on a regular basis.
• Assists in the publication of the progress reports and develop research proposals.
• Adhere to confidentiality with all procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a first degree in any social sciences/ health sciences field of study and a Postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of four (4) years post NYSC experience in research or monitoring and evaluation with experience in longitudinal survey.
• Must possess at least three years of hands on work experience in research, monitoring and evaluation with experience working as part of the core research team of a research study.
• Must be experienced with database management and table technology for data collection and monitoring purposes.
• Must be computer proficient, including Microsoft Word and Excel applications and knowledge of ERP applications.
• Must have experience in managing other research/monitoring and evaluation officers at a supervisory level.

Skills and Competency required:

• Excellent knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Ability to analyse, resolve research issues promptly and accurately.
• Ability to present research findings to management in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to prepare project budgets, schedule, and monitor the control of expenses within allotted budget.
• Must possess integrity, good oral communication; good interpersonal relational skill,
• Ability to work under pressure and must be result oriented.

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online