Research Manager

Company: Marie Stopes Tanzania

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Application Deadline: Monday March 10th, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in statistics/epidemiology, mathematics or related discipline with training in quantitative research methods
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in public health, research, epidemiology, statistics, international development, social sciences, health sciences or related discipline with training in quantitative research methods
Additional qualification or formal training in research design or impact evaluation
Trained in Research ethics

4-5 years’ proven experience in a research role
Significant experience in study design and protocol development, overseeing research fieldwork, statistical analysis, reporting, and disseminating findings
Highly numerate with strong conceptual and analytical skills
Good skills in using Excel for analytical tables and graphical outputs
Excellent data analysis skills using SPSS and STATA with advanced quantitative analysis techniques
Experience in reproductive health research and using routine health data
Strong communicator in both English and Kiswahili
Experience in producing clear and simple reports, including charts & graphs

Support the strategic research design, implementation, and dissemination
Implement MSI global research protocols such as the Exit Interview and Mystery Client Surveys
Support designing of project evaluations and review consultancy works
Support monitoring and evaluation analysis for donor-funded projects
Assist project managers in preparing quarterly/annual reports
Use MIS data to measure activity effectiveness at facility and community levels
Support the development and operation of an M&E-MIS system
Conduct data quality assurance at various levels of the projects