Research Manager

Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health
Sierra Leone, Kono
July 8, 2026
Full Time
Application ends: July 24, 2026

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Job Description

Job Title:   Research Manager
Work Location:Kono
Department:Strategic Health Information Systems
Report to: Senior Research Manager 
Requisition No:4792
Line Management Yes
Position Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Research Manager, the Research Manger will contribute to all stages of the research lifecycle at Partners in Health, Sierra Leone. The goal of this role is to generate evidence that informs clinical practice, guides health policy development and supports impact measurement. The Research Manager will provide mainly supervisory role across a range of research activities, including protocol development, preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, supporting study design and field implementation, developing data collection tools, managing data, supporting data analysis and assisting in the development of abstracts, posters, presentations and publications. In addition, the Research Manager will provide administrative support to strengthen the research portfolio. 

Working alongside the Senior Research Manager, the Research Manager will also help to strengthen research capacity among PIH staff and Ministry of Health counterparts. Further, the Research Manager will support the regular review and implementation of research governance protocols and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Support research-related activities within the overall research lifecycle from the conceptualization of research idea until dissemination. 
  • Coordinate the planning and execution of both quantitative and qualitative research studies.
  • Support the development of study protocols and designing data collection instruments.
  • Manage research projects fieldwork logistics and supervise enumerators during data collection. 
  • Ensure data quality control during field data collection.
  • Support data management and analysis of data using statistical softwares such as STATA, R, SPSS, Power BI, etc.
  • Use research results to write reports or manuscripts and creation of presentations/posters in readiness for research dissemination. 
  • Support on the submission of manuscripts for publication and handling publication processes.
  • Provide support on staff research capacity-building initiatives and the training embedded research projects implementation.
  • Supervise PIH-affiliated student’s research dissertation.
  • Provide administrative support to facilitate research journal club sessions. 
  • Facilitate the Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews for research studies at both PIH-SL and MOH Research Ethics Committees.
  • Participate in local and international research evidence dissemination activities.
  • Support the coordination of the PIH-SL Annual Research and Quality Improvement (QI) Symposium.
  • Supervise and mentor research assistants within the department.
  • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Education and Work Experience Requirements: 
Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Bio-Statistics, Public Health, Data Science, Research Methods, Demography or any other related field. 

  • Experienced in the overall research lifecycle from conceptualization to dissemination.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing research projects.
  • Experience in administrative management and research activities coordination role during field data collection.  
  • Familiar with common data collection tools and techniques 
  • Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis skills.
  • Experience in manuscript writing and publication.
  • Proven experience in building research capacity of teams.
  • Experience in facilitating Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and approval of study protocols 
  • Understanding of health systems within African setting.
  • Research ethics certification.
Organization Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.
Misconduct Disclosure
Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

Method of application
Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Friday, July 24, 2026.