Research Manager Job Opportunity at Marie Stopes Tanzania
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About Us
Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is a renowned Non-Governmental Organization and a leading provider of family planning, sexual and reproductive health care services in the country. As a trusted partner of the Government of Tanzania and a proud member of the MSI Reproductive Choices (MSI) Global Partnership, we operate across 37 countries worldwide, dedicated to delivering high-quality reproductive health solutions.
At MST, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our team members to uphold and share this commitment.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and highly qualified professional to fill the position of:
Job Title: Research Manager
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports To: Head of Health Management Information System (HMIS) and Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RME)
The Research Manager will be responsible for conducting high-quality research and monitoring activities that support MST’s core business and projects. This role requires close collaboration with global data quality leads and MST’s country office teams to ensure high data quality standards within MSI’s global management information systems (MIS). The position will also work closely with the Global Support Office’s Evidence Focal Point and MSI’s Global Evidence Network/RME Community of Practice.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Research Design, Implementation & Dissemination
Implement MSI global research protocols, including Exit Interviews and Mystery Client Surveys, ensuring compliance with standardized methodologies.
Support the design and review of project evaluations, including oversight of consultancy work to maintain MST’s high standards.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation Analysis for Donor-Funded Projects
Collaborate with the RME team to assist project managers in preparing quarterly and annual reports based on key indicators.
Utilize MIS data to assess the effectiveness of facility and community-based program activities.
3. Development & Embedding of MST’s Management Information System
Assist in the development and maintenance of a functional M&E-MIS system that aligns with MST’s objectives and indicators.
Conduct data quality assurance across various service delivery points and project levels.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Skills & Experience:
✔️ 4-5 years of hands-on experience in a research-focused role, including study design, protocol development, statistical analysis, and fieldwork supervision.
✔️ Strong analytical and numerical skills with expertise in using Excel for data presentation.
✔️ Proficiency in SPSS and STATA, with experience in advanced quantitative analysis.
✔️ Background in reproductive health research and familiarity with routine health data.
✔️ Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, with the ability to convey complex RME concepts to non-experts.
✔️ Proven ability to produce clear, concise reports, incorporating charts and graphs for better data visualization.
Educational Qualifications:
🎓 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, or a related field with training in quantitative research methods.
🎓 Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Research, Epidemiology, Statistics, International Development, Social Sciences, or Health Sciences, with specialized training in quantitative research methods.
🎓 Additional qualification or formal training in research design or impact evaluation.
🎓 Certification in Research Ethics.
How to Apply
If you are passionate, skilled, and ready to contribute to meaningful research in reproductive health, we would love to hear from you!
📩 Send your CV and a compelling cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying to the address below:
Human Resources Lead
Marie Stopes Tanzania
11 Kinyonga Street – Mwenge
P.O. Box 7072, Dar es Salaam
📞 Tel: +255 22 2774991-4, +255 22 2702030-2
📧 Email: jobs@mst.or.tz
🗓 Application Deadline: Monday, March 10th, 2025
🔹 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Marie Stopes Tanzania: Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future!
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