LOCATION: DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the JPAL Project initiatives in the evaluation of community-based interventions designed to decrease maternal mortality in the rural communities in northern Nigeria (Jigawa) titled “Strengthening the Midwives Service Scheme with Community Focused Interventions: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Field Trial in Nigeria”.
The Research Associate will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, the following:
Communication activities
Data Management
Training
Financial Management
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health or related fields.
Experience in the management of programme implementation or field research in health or development economics in a developing country for at least a year
Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills.
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player
Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred.
Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
Good understanding of finances and budgeting is essential
Capability to coordinate and supervise other staff
DUE DATE: 1 November, 2012
TO APPLY
Suitably qualified persons are invited to send in their one page letter of application indicating the position applied and justification for their applications and comprehensive career resume to:
Email: vacancyra@ppfn.org Please refer to ppfn.org for more details on this vacancy.
