Research Specialist - Implementation and Operations Research

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Malaria Consortium is hiring a Research Specialist to strengthen implementation science capacity. The role is full-time, permanent, based in Nigeria. Focus on bridging the know-do gap in malaria control.

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Nigeria
• Focus on implementation and operations research
• Join a leading NGO in malaria control

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Research Specialist - Implementation and Operations Research at Malaria Consortium 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 Specialist - Implementation and Operations Research at Malaria Consortium. This is the link: https://www.myjobmag.com/job/research-specialist-implementation-and-operations-research-malaria-consortium?utm_source=email_friend. Copy and paste link on browser if link is not working. Check it out! X Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us. Enter your email Type Your Message Research Specialist - Implementation and Operations Research at Malaria Consortium View Jobs in NGO / Non-Profit Associations / View Jobs at Malaria Consortium Posted: Jul 21, 2026 Deadline: Aug 3, 2026 Save Email @gmail.com @yahoo.com @outlook.com Malaria Consortium Nigeria is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we lead and support three major malaria control initiatives in the country: Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP); NetWorks and MAPS. Our areas of focus in... Read more about this company Research Specialist - Implementation and Operations Research Job Type Full Time Qualification Experience Location Nigeria Job Field Research and Development Job Description We are recruiting for a Research Specialist - Implementation and Operations Research on a permanent, full time basis to join our technical team to be based in either Nigeria. Role Purpose The Research Specialist will strengthen Malaria Consortium’s capacity to bridge the know–do gap by advancing the use of implementation science to understand how programmes are implemented in real-world settings and how they can be improved, adapted, and scaled. The incumbent will support the Malaria Consortium global and country teams and external partners to generate and use high-quality evidence that strengthens Malaria Consortium, the Ministry of Health and partner learning, adaptation, and decision-making Requirements The post holder is required to have: Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field with strong training in qualitative and mixed methods research. Demonstrated experience in implementation science, health systems research, or applied public health research. Demonstrated expertise with mixed methods research, including study design, data collection, and analysis. Experience working in low- and middle-income country settings. Proven ability to translate complex research findings into clear, practical insights for decision-makers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Track record of peer-reviewed journals Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications and international conferences Strong skills in operations and/or implementation research, including mixed methods research Solid understanding of public health and health systems principles Good quantitative and qualitative data analysis and data presentation skills Proficient user of statistical software such as STATA or R. Strong skills in using qualitative analytic software such as NVivo, Atlas Ti, etc Proven academic/scientific publication writing skills • Effective presentation and facilitation skills Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences Ability to provide remote and in-person technical support Excellent project management, organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability in dynamic environments. 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