Research Scientist

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Research Scientist position at Innovations for Poverty Action's Applied Research & Methods team, focusing on randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental evaluations, and survey methodology for health programs. Full-time role requiring PhD/Fellowship, based in Nigeria.

• Part of IPA's Applied Research & Methods team
• Focus on RCTs and impact evaluations
• PhD/Fellowship required
• Full-time position

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Research Scientist at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Research Scientist at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA). 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Read more about this company Research Scientist Job Type Full Time Qualification PhD/Fellowship Experience Location Nigeria Job Field Science Job Summary The Research Scientist is a member of Innovations for Poverty Action's Applied Research & Methods (ARM) team, which designs and leads technical research for IPA's global program portfolio with a focus on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental impact evaluations, and survey methodology. ARM research scientists work closely with IPA's country offices and advisory units on monitoring, evaluation, and learning. The current opening is for a health-focused Research Scientist. The person in this role designs and leads coverage surveys and program audits for a large-scale infectious disease prevention program in Sub-Saharan Africa, combining technical survey design, health systems expertise, and field research management to generate credible, timely evidence for program partners and funders. The role carries intellectual leadership of coverage surveys, data audits, and impact evaluations focused primarily on malaria prevention interventions, along with other health policies and programs across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Research Scientist will also develop, raise grants for, and execute a research agenda around high-impact health interventions and related strategies to improve the lives of people living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries. Responsibilities Survey Design and Technical Leadership: Design coverage survey protocols and audit methodologies, including sampling strategy, questionnaire design, and quality control procedures. Serve as principal investigator for evaluations, surveys, data audits, and efforts to extract, validate, and interpret health facility-level data. Provide technical guidance on health systems context in Nigeria and other West African countries, including health facility operations and data quality constraints. Partner Engagement and Reporting: Collaborate with the Survey Delivery Unit on data collection platforms, field protocols, and quality assurance procedures. Manage relationships with government health partners and program stakeholders to secure access and support for data collection activities. Contribute to analysis and reporting of survey and audit results for program partners and funders. Team Supervision and Research Development: Supervise and mentor field research staff, including enumerators, field coordinators, and research associates. Write proposals for new research, including study design, budgets, and funder-facing narrative. Conduct technical quality review of proposals for new research studies. Qualifications Required: PhD or equivalent in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, health economics, or related social science. Substantive expertise in health systems, including how health facilities operate, the quality and limitations of facility-level data, and methods for working with facility staff to extract and validate data. Demonstrated experience conducting research or fieldwork in Sub-Saharan Africa. Experience writing research proposals, including study design and budgeting. Desired: Expertise in malaria or other infectious disease programs, particularly in the context of research and data. Expertise in measurement and data issues related to nutrition, water and sanitation, and other public health topics such as vaccination coverage and attitudes, reproductive health, and family planning. Knowledge of health systems in Nigeria or other West African countries. Experience working in Nigeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Training and hands-on experience in field survey methods, including sampling design. Experience managing culturally diverse research teams. Ability to design and implement randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Publications in public health, malaria, measurement, or survey research methods. Experience teaching or leading workshops on measurement, sampling, or monitoring and evaluation. Ability to contribute to growing the health portfolio at IPA by building and strengthening connections to partners and funders. French language proficiency. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) on workforcenow.adp.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new Science jobs like this on Telegram. 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