Job Vacancy for Operations Research Manager at Population Council, Nigeria

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The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. Due to expansion of its activities, the Council is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions in its Abuja office:

Job Title: Operations Research Manager

The successful candidate will develop an Operations Research (OR) strategy for a comprehensive HIV Prevention and Care Project. He/she will lead in operations research conceptualization, research protocol preparation process, proposal defence presentations, research planning, implementation, analysis and reporting.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must have:
1. Level of Education – Relevant degree(s) in Operations Research and Health Economics. An MPH gives an added advantage
2. Language Requirements – English Exemplary
3. Level of IT Expertise required – excellent quantitative and computational skills
4. Firm written expression (scientific and commercial)
5. Willingness to travel within the country and across the region on a regular basis
6. Required previous experience – 5 years working in health related development programs.

Method of Application:
Qualified candidates should follow the instructions below:
1. Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations) and resume to nigeria@popcouncil.org
2. Clearly state the position title for which you are applying and your full names – starting with the surname first, then other names (e.g M&E Coordinator – BEN. Joshua Ekong) – in the subject area of the email.
3. All attachments must be in pdf files.

Deadline: August 31, 2010.

Candidates who do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified.

Population Council reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls. Please.

The Population Council is an equal opportunity employer

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Reminder: This job vacancy will be closing soon. Apply today if interested and qualified before the deadline. Goodluck!