- Ensure successful implementation and execution of biometric projects in the field.
- Collaborate with partners and internal teams to meet project goals and timelines.
- Continuously improve delivery processes to maximize efficiency and impact.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and manage RCT study in Ghana by overseeing all phases of the study, planning, data collection, analysis and dissemination while coordinating with partners and ensuring alignment with study protocols.
- Coordinate all the field research activities, coordinating with study partners and Simprints implementation team to achieve the project deliverables as per contract, on time, on budget.
- Identify and mitigate project risks; and provide appropriate, effective, and timely action, including where necessary coordinating with cross-departmental colleagues to resolve bottlenecks to meet the implementation needs.
- Develop a detailed research implementation plan and keep this updated as the project progresses
- Travel to project sites in Oti to support data collection related field activities, ensuring they are delivered on-time at the highest attainable quality standards.
- Represent Simprints in project regions (Oti) and districts, maintain strong relationships with our key stakeholders, including government officials and IPA Ghana
- Coordinate with Simprints Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact team in Ghana to ensure project monitoring and evaluation learnings are incorporated into research activities and implementation
- Ensure donor reporting is timely, accurate and fulfills all donor expectations. This includes KPI, milestone and semi-annual reporting.
- Provide technical support to Simprints global evidence-building initiatives, including developing research design and methods for research initiatives across the global portfolio
- In collaboration with Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact lead the development and roll-out of an evidence-building strategy, including the development of a research agenda and funding strategy
Requirements
A master’s degree or higher in public health, social sciences, development studies, or a related field, with a strong focus on research methodologies and impact evaluation, preferably within the health sector
5 + years of experience in the research, monitoring and evaluation field within the international development and global health sector.
5 + years of experience in managing or coordinating multi-partner research projects, balancing technical requirements with practical realities at field level.
Thorough understanding of key research concepts and processes such research methodologies, data collection, and analysis.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience in coordinating with GHS (or other Government Stakeholders) would be a strong advantage.
Experience of USAID Grant Management or other institutional donors.
Organised, process-oriented, and attentive to following through on planned tasks and activities. You know how to allocate and shift resources to support team members as needed, ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Preferred knowledge in digital health, understanding digital ecosystem in Ghana especially in relation to child vaccination.
Preferred skills in using digital task management platforms such as Jira, Asana, Click-up or any other.
The role requires frequent travel within Ghana’s Oti region.
Benefits
5 Reasons to Join Simprints
Life is short. We believe work should be inspirational, meaningful and fun. At Simprints, we’re taking on global development’s biggest challenges, powered by an amazing culture and incredible people. Work with us, and you will grow faster, learn more, and take on great responsibilities with the potential to make lasting change.
1. Genuine Impact. Work directly with our partners and users to deliver technology that has the potential to impact millions of lives across the globe. At Simprints, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about driving real change.