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JOB TITLE: Programme Officer (Research)
JOB LOCATION: Nigeria
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Research Advisor
Department: Programmes and Operations
JOB DETAILS:
- This position entails the development, implementation and review of the TLM-Nigeria Research Agenda to ensure effective translation of research into local policy and practice.
- Also entails the provision of support in multi-sectoral coordination of research stakeholders in TLM-Nigeria as well as dissemination of research products in local, regional and international conferences in alignment with the TLM-Nigeria Country Strategy across all levels.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop, and disseminate the TLM-Nigeria Research Agenda which outlines key research priorities for the country in alignment with TLM-Nigeria Country Strategy.
- Support implementation of TLM-Nigeria Research Agenda including coordination of research stakeholders at national and county level.
- Undertake reviews of the TLM-Nigeria Research Agenda to determine progress in implementation and inform resource allocation.
- Engage partners to mobilize resources for the implementation of TLM-Nigeria’s research agenda.
- Prepare concept notes and terms of Reference for various research projects for funding from partners.
- Support the delivery and implementation of various research and innovation programmes.
- Undertake research, write research reports & facilitate dissemination of findings.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Programmes and Operations.
Person Specification
Education:
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Epidemiology or closely related field.
Experience:
- Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in research; at least two (2) years of which should involve working experience in health research as evidenced by publications in scientific journals, presentations in research conferences and/or successful research grant submissions.
Key Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills to effectively deal with stakeholders in leprosy/NTD research that range from institutions of higher learning, ethics review committees, leprosy/NTD research & implementing partners as well as development partners.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to be able to deal effectively with various research stakeholders.
- IT proficiency is an added advantage.
- Team player to effectively engage with other team members for delivery of the various roles of the Operations and Programmes Unit.
- Analytical, strategic planning and policy making skills.
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Equal Employer Opportunity
- TLM is an equal-opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, gender, color and disability.
- Qualified women and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to appIy
Deadline: August 24, 2021
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