Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategic plan for the Sydani Research Institute.
• Implement policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead grant proposal writing.

Research Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of research projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration among researchers and teams.
• Ensure the adherence to ethical standards and research integrity.
• Develop methodologies to ensure research methods are consistent, accurate, and reliable.
• Analyze data using statistical methods and software, such as SPSS, STATA, R, or SAS, to identify trends and patterns.

Financial Management:

• Identify and secure funding opportunities from various sources, including government grants, private foundations, and industry partnerships.
• Develop and manage the institute’s budget, allocating resources efficiently.
• Lead collaboration with other institutions to drive business development.

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse team of researchers and support staff.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes creativity and productivity.
• Oversee research staff, including recruiting, mentoring, and training new employees, and maintaining a thriving work environment.

Collaboration and Networking:

• Establish and maintain partnerships with external organizations, academia, industry, and government bodies.
• Represent the institute at conferences, seminars, and other relevant events.
•  Identify potential ideas to pitch to supervisors of research and innovation.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging research methods.

Communication and Advocacy:

• Effectively communicate the institute’s mission, goals, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Advocate for the institute’s interests and contributions in the scientific community.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on research progress and findings.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies

• M.Sc. in a related field, such as Statistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Economics, or Sociology. PhD degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in research methodology, data analysis, and project management.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software, such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, or R.
• Proficiency in qualitative software (i.e., NVivo or ATLAS) is also an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex data to senior management.
• Experience supervising research staff and fostering a positive work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate results.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) publications in high impact journals.