Research Advisor at Jhpiego 13 , September 2025

Research Design & Methodology

• Contribute to develop research protocols, methodologies, and tools /questionnaire aligned with study goal
• Ensure ethical standards and compliance with institutional/national research guidelines.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Design and oversee surveys, interviews, focus group discussion during data collection
• Conduct/lead facilitation of -quantitative and qualitative data analysis using appropriate software.
• Ensure data quality, validity, and reliability.
• Lead recruitment of research assistants to support data collection and analysis

Capacity Building

• Lead training and mentoring project staff, MOH, PORALG and research assistants in research methods.
• Provide technical support in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).

Technical Guidance & Advisory

• Offer subject-matter expertise as needed -with regard to in country research guideline/ethics
• Advise team on evidence-based and research policy directions.

Knowledge Translation & Reporting

• Draft research reports, policy briefs, and scientific manuscripts for presentation
• Work with Project Director and support sharing findings to stakeholders, including government, NGOs, donors, and communities.
• Support translating complex findings into actionable recommendations.
• Identifying key areas of concern and areas of improvement in research design and implementation.
• Work with Project Director, MOH and PORALG to share findings with other researchers/key stakeholders in country
• Identify new research opportunities and funding streams.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with ministries of health, research institutions/NIMR
• In collaboration with Project Director and Finance Country Team lead -manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for research project.

Ethics & Compliance

• Coordinate IRB/ethics submissions and approvals with NIMR Tanzania.
• Uphold principles of confidentiality, informed consent, and participant safety.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Health Research, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in health research, with at least 3–5 years in immunization, vaccine-preventable diseases, or HPV-related programs.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale health research projects.
• Proficiency in research design, monitoring and evaluation, and advanced data analysis (SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo, or similar).
• Knowledge of immunization policies, HPV vaccination strategies, and global health frameworks (Gavi, UNICEF).
• Ability to produce high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience working with ministries of health, PORALG, research institutions, and donor-funded projects.
• Previous publications in peer-reviewed journals on vaccines, immunization, or HPV-related research.
• Familiarity with implementation research.

• Familiarity with international and national health research ethics and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific findings into practical, policy-oriented recommendations.
• Good teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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