Career Opportunity: Research Manager at Marie Stopes Tanzania

About Us

Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is a leading non-governmental organization committed to providing high-quality family planning, sexual and reproductive health care, and related services. As a trusted partner of the Government of Tanzania, MST operates as part of MSI Reproductive Choices, a global partnership delivering reproductive health services in over 37 countries.

Our mission extends beyond service delivery—we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff members and candidates to share this commitment.

The Opportunity: Research Manager

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

MST is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Manager to lead research initiatives and program monitoring activities. This role is crucial in ensuring that our projects and services are backed by high-quality data and evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Strategy, Implementation, and Dissemination

• Lead the implementation of MSI global research protocols, including Exit Interviews and Mystery Client Surveys, ensuring compliance with standardized guidelines.
• Design and oversee project evaluations, reviewing consultancy work to ensure alignment with MST’s research standards.

2. Monitoring & Evaluation for Donor-Funded Projects

• Collaborate with the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (RME) team to support project managers in preparing quarterly and annual reports.
• Analyze Management Information System (MIS) data to assess the effectiveness of program activities at both facility and community levels.

3. Strengthening MST’s Management Information System

• Assist in developing a functional M&E-MIS system to gather, track, and analyze program data based on key performance indicators.
• Conduct data quality assurance at various levels, including service delivery points, to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Skills and Experience (Required)

• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in research, including study design, fieldwork oversight, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SPSS, STATA, and Excel for data analysis, visualization, and presentation.
• Experience in reproductive health research and the use of routine health data.
• Ability to communicate complex research concepts in a clear and engaging manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong writing skills, capable of producing concise, visually engaging reports with charts and graphs.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, with excellent communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications and Training (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Public Health, or a related field with training in quantitative research methods.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Research, Epidemiology, Statistics, International Development, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Additional training in research design, impact evaluation, and research ethics is an added advantage.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to the address below:

Human Resources Lead

Marie Stopes Tanzania
11 Kinyonga Street – Mwenge
P.O. Box 7072, Dar es Salaam
Phone: +255 22 2774991-4 / +255 22 2702030-2
Email: [email protected]

Application Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marie Stopes Tanzania – “Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future.”

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