Principal Investigator / Scientific Research Expert (Consultant)
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Jhpiego Nigeria, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is hiring a Principal Investigator / Scientific Research Expert (Consultant) in Abuja to lead a national impact evaluation across 36 states. The role involves protocol review, data analysis, report editing, and stakeholder coordination for a large-scale public health program.
- Senior research leadership role on a national multi-state impact evaluation
- Based in Abuja with coordination across 36 Nigerian states
- Requires 20+ years of research leadership and at least 5 years as PI/Co-PI
- Opportunity to publish findings in high-impact public health journals
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Principal Investigator / Scientific Research Expert (Consultant) at Jhpiego Nigeria ⏲ Sep 10, 2026, 1:18 PM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Principal Investigator / Scientific Research Expert (Consultant) Job ID: 2026-8132 Location: Abuja Overview Jhpiego is seeking to engage PI/Scientific Research Expert who will work with Jhpiego team on the Impact evaluation for a large-scale, multi-partner national public health program across 36 states. As the project concludes, Jhpiego will implement a national Impact Evaluation to generate evidence on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the investments. Ensuring technical excellence is matched by strong program management, enabling seamless collaboration among Technical Lead, Research Managers, Data Managers, field supervision teams, government counterparts, and external partners. Translating the impact evaluation design and strategic direction into clear workplans, coordinated execution, and disciplined delivery across all the evaluation components. The PI/Scientific Research Expert – will play a central role in ensuring that this complex, multi-state impact evaluation is well-planned, well-coordinated, and delivered on time and to the required quality standards. The PI/Scientific Research Expert will provide leadership in impact evaluation protocol review and validation, review of data collection tools, review of data analysis, technical review of final impact evaluation report, fact sheet and policy briefs. Responsibilities: Evaluation Management & Coordination: Ensure rigorous statistical validity and quality controls across all phases of primary data collation, analysis and report of the impact evaluation. Refine, finalize, and execute the comprehensive impact evaluation design, synthesizing quantitative and qualitative research. Lead impact evaluation protocol review and validation, review of data collection tools, review of data analysis, technical review of final impact evaluation report, fact sheet and policy briefs Coordinate and mentor a multidisciplinary field evaluation team including Technical Lead – Impact evaluation, Research Manager, Scientific writers, enumerators etc. Identify implementation risks and proactively escalate issues that may affect quality or timelines. Author and register the impact evaluation protocol and the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) of Nigeria. Knowledge Management & Technical Editing: Lead technical editing to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with donor or publication standards. Coordinate development of evaluation reports, manuscripts, briefs, and presentations. Lead coordination of dissemination of Impact Evaluation findings to national stakeholders, partners, and donors. Harmonize technical inputs from Technical lead – Impact Evaluation and Data Managers into coherent, consistent drafts. Maintain version control and document management for all impact evaluation outputs. Stakeholder & Process Management: Serve as the primary high-level technical expert representing the evaluation to the Federal Ministry of Health, technical monitors, and state-level stakeholders. Facilitate smooth information flow between internal teams and external stakeholders. Steer the peer-review publishing pipeline, guaranteeing that evaluation discoveries are documented in leading, international high-impact public health and medical journals. Required Qualifications Advanced Degree in public health or a related field. Minimum of twenty (20) years of progressive post-qualification research leadership, survey/evaluation coordination with at least five (5) years as an active Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on large-scale health systems evaluations. Demonstrated experience: executing complex health evaluations funded by major multilateral institutions Strong operational familiarity with the Nigerian health system, state-level health structures, and local cultural dynamics across geopolitical zones. Robust, elite academic publication footprint with multiple primary-authored papers in high-impact, peer-reviewed medical and global health journals. Must hold a primary Medical Degree (MD/MBBS or equivalent) from an internationally recognized, accredited institution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent written communication and technical editing ability. Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. High attention to detail, quality, and deadlines. Ability to work independently while supporting senior technical leadership. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills. Strong judgment in managing competing priorities and inputs. Strong program management and organizational skills. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja