Job Description

• We are recruiting for a Research Specialist - Implementation and Operations Research on a permanent, full time basis to join our technical team to be based in either Nigeria.

Role Purpose

• The Research Specialist will strengthen Malaria Consortium’s capacity to bridge the know–do gap by advancing the use of implementation science to understand how programmes are implemented in real-world settings and how they can be improved, adapted, and scaled.
• The incumbent will support the Malaria Consortium global and country teams and external partners to generate and use high-quality evidence that strengthens Malaria Consortium, the Ministry of Health and partner learning, adaptation, and decision-making

Requirements
The post holder is required to have:

• Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field with strong training in qualitative and mixed methods research. 
• Demonstrated experience in implementation science, health systems research, or applied public health research.
• Demonstrated expertise with mixed methods research, including study design, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience working in low- and middle-income country settings.
• Proven ability to translate complex research findings into clear, practical insights for decision-makers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Track record of peer-reviewed journals
• Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications and international conferences
• Strong skills in operations and/or implementation research, including mixed methods research
• Solid understanding of public health and health systems principles
• Good quantitative and qualitative data analysis and data presentation skills
• Proficient user of statistical software such as STATA or R.
• Strong skills in using qualitative analytic software such as NVivo, Atlas Ti, etc
• Proven academic/scientific publication writing skills • Effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Ability to provide remote and in-person technical support
• Excellent project management, organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.