Study Coordinator at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nigeria Study PIs (Technical Lead, Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Advisor), Project Director, US- and Kenya-based global study leadership team, and other project staff. Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to study protocols, national and global research ethics review committee standards and organization policies, in collaboration with study leads and global research advisors
• Participating in trainings on analytical frameworks and processes to ensure evidence generated meets project standards for inclusion in cross-country analysis
• Supporting recruitment and training of qualitative data collectors and analysts, as applicable
• Coordinating, supporting and/or facilitating participant recruitment and informed consent for primary data collection activities
• Coordinating, supporting and/or facilitating key informant interviews and focus group discussions / stakeholder roundtables with maternity care professionals, health managers and policymakers
• Reviewing interview and roundtable discussion audio recordings and transcripts for completeness and accuracy
• Adapting and finalizing qualitative data analysis plans in consultation with study team members
• Coding interview and roundtable discussion transcripts using Dedoose software
• Preparing summary memos and presentations on key findings by research objective and location
• Compiling and reviewing program documentation to triangulate with qualitative findings and other primary and secondary data sources
• Contributing to country and global study team meetings and project-wide learning exchange
• Supporting administrative and logistical arrangements for research-related activities
• Coordinate with local health authorities, FHD, SOGON, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth implementation of the studies
• Travel to study sites in Ondo and Kebbi to support and monitor activities throughout the research period
• Ensuring confidential data protection and adherence to the study protocols, and compliance to the study SOPs at all times throughout the research period
• Monitor and report any deviations from the study protocols to the project management team.
• Ensuring the study adheres to the established schedule and remains within budget.
• Document all study activities, including challenges and lessons learned, to inform future projects Keeping the study leads, project management team and global PI informed of implementation progress through timely updates.
• Collaborating with other members of the study team to ensure smooth and successful implementation.
• Supporting clinical and MERL team members with routine quantitative and qualitative data quality assurance and analysis, as requested

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, psychology, public health, or a related discipline) with 7-8 years’ strong experience in qualitative or mixed methods implementation science research .
• PhD-level research training or a degree in medicine, nursing or midwifery will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with interventions for postpartum hemorrhage prevention and treatment will be an advantage
• Sound understanding of research ethics, regulations, and experience working with human subjects.
• Prior experience in all stages of qualitative research implementation from study design through data collection, analysis and dissemination of results.
• Prior experience conducting focus group discussions and in-depth interviews on medical or public health topics.
• Experience in both inductive and deductive qualitative data analysis
• Prior experience in publication of qualitative or mixed methods research in reputable peer-reviewed journals is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software platforms platforms (e.g. Atlas.ti, NVivo, MAXQDA, Dedoose).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team facilitation skills, with the ability to motivate and train teams effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain comprehensive and accurate records.
• Commitment to high-quality work, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Certification in human subjects research ethics, good clinical practice for social/behavioral studies, and Jhpiego IRB policies