Job Vacancies at Jhpiego Nigeria (3 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the job vacancies at Jhpiego Nigeria.

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. It was founded in 1973 and focuses on creating and delivering health care solutions to save lives, improve health, and transform futures, particularly for women and families in the developing world.

Working with Jhpiego Nigeria, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, offers employees competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes health and dental plans, and life insurance.

Individuals interested in the job vacancies at Jhpiego Nigeria should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Senior Research Officer (Adhoc)

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
• Location: Ekiti, Gombe, Jigawa| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Nigeria
• Category: Research Jobs
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Description:

• The Senior research officer will support data collection, analysis, reporting for the Quality Improvement Project midline/learning assessment study across Jigawa, Gombe, and Ekiti States.
• Three positions will be filled, with one Senior Research Officer assigned to each of the three implementation states — Jigawa, Gombe, and Ekiti.
• Each Senior Research Officer will be supervised by the Research and Learning Manager, to ensure consistency, security, and comparability of data across the three states. All three positions carry an identical scope of responsibilities covering the full data lifecycle from tools digitization and revision, training facilitation, real-time data quality assurance, integrated quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis, and reporting support.

Responsibilities
Data Tools Revision and Digital Configuration:

• Support the review and revision of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments, including facility readiness checklists, provider knowledge assessments, clinical observation guides, client exit interviews, KII/FGD guides, and the QI Maturity Index tool.
• Support programming, configuration, and deployment of digital data collection tools on KoboCollect/KoboToolbox, including skip logic, validation rules, calculated fields, and user access settings.
• Assist in the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of KoboToolbox user accounts, data submission pipelines, and digital data collection systems across the evaluation states.
• Support pre-testing and piloting of digital tools and document feedback for incorporation into final field-ready versions.
• Maintain version control and documentation of all approved data collection tools and data management systems.

Training Facilitation and Data Quality Support:

• Support facilitation of national-level Facilitator Training and state-level Training of Trainers (ToTs) on evaluation procedures, digital data collection tools, data quality standards, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate and support training on KoboCollect use, device management, offline data capture, synchronization procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with administration of pre- and post-tests, simulation exercises, role plays, and trainee assessments.
• Support preparation and dissemination of data collection guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quick reference materials, and job aids for field teams.
• Provide ongoing technical support to supervisors and data collectors throughout the training and field implementation periods.

Data Collection Monitoring and Quality Assurance:

• Support monitoring of real-time data submissions from the assigned state and conduct routine data quality checks for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assist in identifying and documenting outliers, duplicate records, missing data, and data entry errors for corrective action by field teams.
• Support daily data review meetings and debrief sessions with field supervisors and data collection teams.
• Participate in spot checks, back checks, and verification activities to strengthen adherence to data quality standards.
• Work closely with Senior Research Officers in other states to promote consistency in data quality procedures and reporting.
• Escalate data quality concerns, implementation challenges, and operational risks to the State Team Lead and Research and Learning Advisor as required.

Mixed-Methods Data Management and Analysis Support:

• Support cleaning, validation, and organization of quantitative datasets from KoboToolbox and other approved sources.
• Assist in preparing analysis-ready datasets in Microsoft Excel, STATA, R, SPSS, or other approved software.
• Support quantitative analysis activities, including descriptive statistics, indicator calculations, data summaries, and comparative analyses.
• Assist with transcription, translation, organization, and quality review of qualitative data collected through KIIs and FGDs.
• Support the setup and maintenance of qualitative coding projects using NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose, or equivalent software.
• Assist in maintaining secure storage and management of qualitative and quantitative datasets in accordance with approved protocols.
• Support analysis of DHIS2/HMIS and other routine health information system data to assess trends and performance indicators.
• Maintain organized documentation of datasets, codebooks, analytical outputs, and data processing procedures.

Reporting and Data Visualization Support:

• Support development of tables, charts, figures, dashboards, and other data visualization products for reports and presentations.
• Assist in generating routine data summaries and analytical outputs required for technical review and decision-making.
• Contribute data-related inputs to evaluation reports, presentations, technical briefs, and dissemination materials.
• Support preparation of data annexes, codebooks, datasets, and supporting documentation for submission to stakeholders.
• Assist with incorporating feedback from technical reviewers and stakeholders into revised analytical products.

Data Security, Ethics, and Compliance:

• Support compliance with Jhpiego data protection policies, ethical approvals, and evaluation protocols.
• Assist in ensuring data anonymization, secure storage, and restricted access to evaluation data.
• Support implementation of data security measures, including password protection, access controls, and secure file-sharing procedures.
• Monitor adherence to informed consent, confidentiality, and ethical research requirements during data collection and management activities.
• Report any data security or ethics concerns promptly to the supervisor.

Collaboration and Administrative Support:

• Work closely with the Research and Learning Advisor, State Team Lead, Programme Specialist, Senior Research Managers, field supervisors, and other evaluation team members to support implementation of evaluation activities.
• Support coordination of data-related activities across the assigned state and contribute to consistency across the three evaluation states.
• Participate in technical review meetings, validation workshops, and stakeholder engagements as assigned.
• Provide logistical and technical support for evaluation activities, workshops, trainings, and dissemination events.
• Prepare activity updates and contribute to progress reporting as requested by supervisors.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Research and Learning Advisor, State Team Lead, or Jhpiego management in support of the evaluation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in research, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), or impact evaluation within health or development programmes.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing mixed-methods and/or quasi-experimental evaluations, including tools revision, training, and mixed-methods analysis.
• Strong experience working with large routine health datasets (DHIS2/HMIS) and programmatic data.
• Experience coordinating multi-site or multi-state evaluations in Nigeria strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies (PDSA cycles, run charts, root-cause analysis) and with national programmes for TB, HIV, Malaria, and MNCH; direct experience with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) is an added advantage.
• Experience with Global Fund or other donor-funded programmes and with national/sub-national health systems is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality analytical outputs and reports under tight timelines.

Required Technical Skills & Software Proficiency
Quantitative Analysis & MEL Tools:

• Statistical software: STATA (preferred), R, SPSS, or equivalent — hands-on analytical experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas).
• Dashboards and visualization: Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent (preferred).

Qualitative Analysis Tools:

• NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or equivalent qualitative analysis software — hands-on experience with coding, thematic analysis, and triangulation.

Health Information Systems & Data Collection Platforms:

• Interpretive and analytical experience with DHIS2 and routine health management information systems.
• Digital data collection platforms: KoboCollect/KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar.

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Microsoft Word (technical documentation, evaluation reports, and annexes).
• Microsoft PowerPoint (analytical and validation presentations).
• Collaboration platforms: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Google Workspace.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Strong grounding in mixed-methods evaluation methodology and statistical reasoning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, defensible narratives.
• High attention to data quality, documentation, and reproducibility.
• Ability to explain complex quantitative and qualitative findings to non-technical audiences, including government stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and training skills for national and state-level audiences.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with technical leadership and government partners.
• Excellent time management and ability to deliver under pressure.

Principal Investigator / Scientific Research Expert (Consultant)

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
• Location: Abuja | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Abuja
• Category: Research Jobs
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Description:

• Jhpiego is seeking to engage PI/Scientific Research Expert who will work with Jhpiego team on the Impact evaluation for a large-scale, multi-partner national public health program across 36 states. As the project concludes, Jhpiego will implement a national Impact Evaluation to generate evidence on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the investments.
• The PI/Scientific Research Expert – will play a central role in ensuring that this complex, multi-state impact evaluation is well-planned, well-coordinated, and delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
• The PI/Scientific Research Expert will provide leadership in impact evaluation protocol review and validation, review of data collection tools, review of data analysis, technical review of final impact evaluation report, fact sheet and policy briefs.
• Translating the impact evaluation design and strategic direction into clear workplans, coordinated execution, and disciplined delivery across all the evaluation components.
• Ensuring technical excellence is matched by strong program management, enabling seamless collaboration among Technical Lead, Research Managers, Data Managers, field supervision teams, government counterparts, and external partners.

Responsibilities
Evaluation Management & Coordination:

• Lead impact evaluation protocol review and validation, review of data collection tools, review of data analysis, technical review of final impact evaluation report, fact sheet and policy briefs
• Author and register the impact evaluation protocol and the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) of Nigeria.
• Refine, finalize, and execute the comprehensive impact evaluation design, synthesizing quantitative and qualitative research.
• Ensure rigorous statistical validity and quality controls across all phases of primary data collation, analysis and report of the impact evaluation.
• Identify implementation risks and proactively escalate issues that may affect quality or timelines.
• Coordinate and mentor a multidisciplinary field evaluation team including Technical Lead – Impact evaluation, Research Manager, Scientific writers, enumerators etc.

Knowledge Management & Technical Editing:

• Coordinate development of evaluation reports, manuscripts, briefs, and presentations.
• Harmonize technical inputs from Technical lead – Impact Evaluation and Data Managers into coherent, consistent drafts.
• Lead technical editing to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with donor or publication standards.
• Maintain version control and document management for all impact evaluation outputs.
• Lead coordination of dissemination of Impact Evaluation findings to national stakeholders, partners, and donors.

Stakeholder & Process Management:

• Serve as the primary high-level technical expert representing the evaluation to the Federal Ministry of Health, technical monitors, and state-level stakeholders.
• Steer the peer-review publishing pipeline, guaranteeing that evaluation discoveries are documented in leading, international high-impact public health and medical journals.
• Facilitate smooth information flow between internal teams and external stakeholders.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must hold a primary Medical Degree (MD/MBBS or equivalent) from an internationally recognized, accredited institution.
• Advanced Degree in public health or a related field.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of progressive post-qualification research leadership, survey/evaluation coordination with at least five (5) years as an active Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on large-scale health systems evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience executing complex health evaluations funded by major multilateral institutions
• Robust, elite academic publication footprint with multiple primary-authored papers in high-impact, peer-reviewed medical and global health journals.
• Strong operational familiarity with the Nigerian health system, state-level health structures, and local cultural dynamics across geopolitical zones.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong program management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication and technical editing ability.
• High attention to detail, quality, and deadlines.
• Strong judgment in managing competing priorities and inputs.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior technical leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Research Manager (Adhoc)

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
• Location: Abuja | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Abuja
• Category: Research Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• The Research Managers will support design, coordination, and implementation of the midline learning assessment for Quality Improvement (QI) Project, which is being implemented across Jigawa, Gombe, and Ekiti States across of HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and PHC services at multiple levels of the health system.
• Three adhoc positions will be filled, with one Research Manager assigned to each of the three implementation states Jigawa, Gombe, and Ekiti. All three positions will support planning, data collection, analysis and reporting writing, supervised by Research and learning advisor for the project.

Responsibilities
Evaluation Design and Tools Revision:

• Support the review and refinement of the existing QI evaluation framework, learning questions, and indicator matrix in line with the evaluation objectives and current NTBLCP priorities.
• Assist the Jhpiego evaluation team in adapting and revising quantitative and qualitative data collection tools used at midline, including facility readiness checklists, provider knowledge assessments, clinical observation guides, client exit interviews, KII/FGD guides, and the QI Maturity Index.
• Ensure revised tools align with the mixed-methods, repeated cross-sectional evaluation design and the four learning questions on facility readiness, provider performance, client experience, and QI institutionalization.
• Support national and state-level stakeholder consultations for tool review and validation with NTBLCP, DPRS, State Ministries of Health, SPHCDAs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with digitization of data collection tools on KoboCollect and participate in pre-testing and pilot exercises prior to field deployment

Training Facilitation and Data Quality Support:

• Support facilitation of national-level review meetings and Facilitator Training sessions in collaboration with Jhpiego technical staff and government stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of training materials and facilitation guides for state-level Training of Trainers (ToTs).
• Facilitate selected sessions during state-level ToTs and data collector trainings in Jigawa, Gombe, and Ekiti, covering evaluation protocols, research ethics, informed consent procedures, eligibility criteria, and KoboCollect use.
• Support administration of pre- and post-tests, simulation exercises, and trainee assessments to identify qualified field personnel.
• Promote adherence to standardized training approaches, data collection protocols, and ethical requirements across all implementation states.

Field Coordination and Evaluation Operations:

• Support coordination of field implementation activities in the assigned state under the guidance of the Jhpiego evaluation team, including scheduling, logistics coordination, supervision support, and daily debrief sessions.
• Work closely with Research Supervisors and data collection teams to ensure compliance with approved protocols, ethical standards, and data quality requirements.
• Support engagement with state and LGA-level stakeholders, including the State Ministry of Health, SPHCDA, NTBLCP focal persons, DPRS representatives, and M&E units, to facilitate KIIs, FGDs, site visits, and validation activities.
• Coordinate with Research Managers in other states and Jhpiego technical staff to support consistent implementation of the evaluation protocol across all study locations.
• Identify and communicate implementation challenges, risks, and operational issues to the Team Lead and Jhpiego project team for timely resolution.

Mixed-Methods Data Analysis:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for the assigned state under the guidance of the evaluation lead and contribute to the consolidated three-state analysis.
• Support quantitative analysis using STATA, R, SPSS, or similar software, including computation of facility readiness scores, provider competency indices, and comparative analyses across facility types and locations.
• Conduct thematic analysis of KII and FGD data using NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or equivalent software, applying agreed coding frameworks and analytical approaches.
• Contribute to triangulation of quantitative and qualitative findings and support identification of emerging patterns, themes, and contextual factors.
• Support descriptive analysis of routine DHIS2/HMIS data to assess trends in selected patient-level and service delivery indicators.
• Maintain clear documentation of analytical methods, coding decisions, and data management processes.

Findings Synthesis and Interpretation:

• Contribute to the synthesis and interpretation of findings for the assigned state across the four evaluation learning questions.
• Collaborate with fellow Research Managers and the Jhpiego technical team to support cross-state analysis, interpretation, and identification of key lessons learned.
• Prepare analytical summaries, briefing notes, and draft findings for review by the evaluation leadership team.
• Participate in technical discussions to validate findings, strengthen interpretation, and refine evidence-based conclusions.
• Support translation of field evidence and analytical findings into practical recommendations for NTBLCP, state health authorities, and project stakeholders.

Evaluation Reporting:

• Contribute to drafting sections of the evaluation report in accordance with established quality standards and reporting requirements.
• Prepare state-specific findings, results summaries, tables, figures, and supporting annexes for inclusion in the consolidated report.
• Revise report sections and analytical outputs based on feedback from Jhpiego, technical reviewers, and stakeholder validation workshops.
• Support development of executive summaries, presentations, and dissemination materials for stakeholder engagement and reporting purposes.

Collaboration and Technical Support:

• Work under the supervision of the Jhpiego evaluation team and maintain close coordination with the Project Director, Program Specialist, Data Manager, and other Research Managers throughout the assignment.
• Support data quality assurance processes, dataset documentation, and preparation of reproducible analytical outputs.
• Participate in stakeholder validation meetings, technical review sessions, and dissemination workshops as required.
• Provide technical and operational support to assigned evaluation activities and undertake other related tasks assigned by Jhpiego management to ensure successful delivery of the evaluation.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Social Sciences, Evaluation Science, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in research, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), or impact evaluation within health or development programmes.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing mixed-methods and/or quasi-experimental evaluations, including tools revision, training, and mixed-methods analysis.
• Strong experience working with large routine health datasets (DHIS2/HMIS) and programmatic data.
• Experience coordinating multi-site or multi-state evaluations in Nigeria strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Quality Improvement (QI) methodologies (PDSA cycles, run charts, root-cause analysis) and with national programmes for TB, HIV, Malaria, and MNCH; direct experience with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) is an added advantage.
• Experience with Global Fund or other donor-funded programmes and with national/sub-national health systems is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality analytical outputs and reports under tight timelines.

Required Technical Skills & Software Proficiency
Quantitative Analysis & MEL Tools:

• Statistical software: STATA (preferred), R, SPSS, or equivalent — hands-on analytical experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas).
• Dashboards and visualization: Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent (preferred).

Qualitative Analysis Tools:

• NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or equivalent qualitative analysis software — hands-on experience with coding, thematic analysis, and triangulation.

Health Information Systems & Data Collection Platforms:

• Interpretive and analytical experience with DHIS2 and routine health management information systems.
• Digital data collection platforms: KoboCollect/KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar.

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Microsoft Word (technical documentation, evaluation reports, and annexes).
• Microsoft PowerPoint (analytical and validation presentations).
• Collaboration platforms: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Google Workspace.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Strong grounding in mixed-methods evaluation methodology and statistical reasoning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, defensible narratives.
• High attention to data quality, documentation, and reproducibility.
• Ability to explain complex quantitative and qualitative findings to non-technical audiences, including government stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and training skills for national and state-level audiences.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with technical leadership and government partners.
• Excellent time management and ability to deliver under pressure.

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