Research Project Manager Job in Nigeria at The RAND Corporation
The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions
to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the
world safer and more secure, healthier and more
prosperous. RAND is
nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Research Project Manager (RPM)
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Research Project Manager (RPM) to
oversee project implementation and data collection over a two- year
period for a research study.
- This randomized controlled tnal addresses the issue of task
shifting among health care providers and seeks to answer the question of
how access to physician care impacts outcomes.
Responsibilities
- The RPM is expected to begin work in July 2016 and will be based in one of the four study states (likely Kano).
- He/she will be in regular communication with the study principal
investigator on all matters related to implementation of the study.
- He/She will be responsible for management of all field
activities, including liaising with stakeholders (such as the NYSC and
State Ministries of Health), hiring field staff, and coordination and
oversight of implementation and data collection in four states.
- Specific responsibilities include supervision of field
coordinators, assisting with the training of field staff, coordinating
the logistics of the field work with field coordinators, tracking the
progress of data collection across states, addressing any disciplinary
issues that arise among field staff, and ensuring data quality.
Qualifications
- Phd or Master's level education, preferably in Public Health, Sociology, Economics, or Demography.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing staff.
- Strong people- management skills.
- Well organized.
- Documented experience managing project implementation.
- Previous experience coordinating primary data collection in Nigeria is desirable.
Remuneration
The position is full time and will require frequent travel. Compensation
will be based on training and experience but will be around N250-N300k
per month.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV's (include up to three reference) and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Note: Applications will be considered as they come in until the position is filled.
Application Deadline 21st April, 2016.