Study Coordinator at Jhpiego Nigeria

Job Title: Study Coordinator

Job ID: 2025-6813

Location: Abuja

Job type: Full Time

Category: International Positions

About Jhpiego Nigeria:

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

Overview:

• The Unitaid-funded Accelerating Measurable Progress and Leveraging Investments for Postpartum Haemorrhage Impact (AMPLI-PPHI) project expanded to Nigeria and Zambia, in June 2024, as part of the European Union (EU) supported Safe Birth Africa (SBA) Initiative.
• AMPLI-PPHI/Nigeria builds on and leverages Nigeria’s PPH leadership and focused efforts to date as well as the work across- Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, India and Kenya, where AMPLI-PPHI started in 2022.
• The project aims to catalyze early adoption and lay the groundwork for scaling up of Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)/World Health Organization (WHO) recommended but under-utilized drugs (Heat Stable Carbetocin (HSC) and Tranexamic Acid (TXA)) for prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in high-burden countries, including Nigeria.
• Jhpiego is leading this project in collaboration with the Family Health Department (FHD) of the FMOH, State Ministries of Health Ondo and Kebbi, Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Nigeria (SOGON), and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
• As part of its learning agenda, this project is conducting implementation research, as part of a six-country study to generate evidence on the feasibility, acceptability, and budgetary impact of expanding the use of HSC and TXA for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) prevention and treatment.
• The project will also conduct a qualitative study to assess barriers and opportunities for advance distribution of misoprostol for PPH prevention at births outside of health facilities in Nigeria.
• Jhpiego seeks an experienced qualitative researcher to support planning, data collection, analysis and dissemination of both studies.

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

Salary
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

How to Apply:

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Note

• Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
• The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer