Programme Officer (Research) at Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Research Advisor
Department: Programmes and Operations

Job Summary

• 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.