Research Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Analysis and report on quantitative and qualitative data for programmatic and research purposes.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of research ‘projects’ to include research design, project management, technical support, enumerators training, field survey, analysis and report writing.
• Manage relationships with research and evaluation partners, including short-term contracts as well as longer-term.
• Draw up terms of reference for external organisations and individuals to carry out research and evaluation activities.
• Author research papers and evaluation reports
• Contribute to the design of monitoring, evaluation and research activities (quantitative and qualitative) and research tools.
• Identify and report the implications of the findings.
• Build the capacity of the data collectors on issues related to research methods and methodologies, data gathering, analysis and interpretation, including regular supportive supervision for the provision of technical assistance.
• Coordinate the activities of Satisfied User Sales Agent (SUSA) agents in the communities of intervention.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the project lead.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a first degree in Public Health, Statistics, Development / Social Science and any related field of study. Master degree is an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience in research or monitoring and evaluation preferable in an NGO sector
• Must be experienced in using statistical software for qualitative and quantitative data analysis, such as Atlasti, SPSS, STATA etc.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel applications and knowledge of DHIS2 applications.
• Must have experience in managing other research/monitoring and evaluation officers at a supervisory level.

Skills and Competency required:

• Excellent reporting writing and presentation skills
• Supervisory and mentoring skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Relationship management/advocacy skills
• Possess basic knowledge of modern Family Planning methods
• Publication record in relevant areas will be an added advantage
• Exceptional time management skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel applications and knowledge of DHIS2 applications.