SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH MANAGER Job at ALIMA

JOB ALERT: ALIMA RECRUITMENT 2026

POSITION: SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH MANAGER

ORGANIZATION: Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

LOCATION: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, with research activities in Owo, Ondo State, and Irrua, Edo State.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18 October 2026

ABOUT ALIMA

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an international medical humanitarian organization founded in 2009. It provides quality healthcare to communities affected by emergencies and health crises while advancing humanitarian medicine through research and innovation.

ALIMA works across several Nigerian states, providing healthcare and nutrition services and responding to disease outbreaks. In Ondo State, the organization supports Lassa fever treatment and research into improved medical interventions.

JOB SUMMARY

ALIMA is seeking a qualified Social Science Research Manager to coordinate and oversee social science research activities at study sites in Owo, Ondo State, and Irrua, Edo State.

The successful candidate will manage field investigators, coordinate qualitative research, oversee participant recruitment, ensure compliance with research ethics, lead qualitative data analysis and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage the social science research team across both study sites.
2. Coordinate the implementation of research activities and ensure high-quality outputs.
3. Supervise qualitative data collection through observations and individual interviews.
4. Organize training on study protocols, participant recruitment and data-collection tools.
5. Supervise field investigators and ensure compliance with research ethics and confidentiality requirements.
6. Oversee participant identification, recruitment and informed consent procedures.
7. Ensure data quality, completeness, secure transfer and compliance with standard operating procedures.
8. Lead qualitative data analysis and interpretation of findings.
9. Prepare scientific reports, research papers and recommendations.
10. Participate in research meetings and dissemination of study findings.
11. Prepare activity reports for the research leadership when required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess:

1. A PhD in Human and Social Sciences, such as Sociology, Psychology or Anthropology, Public Health, Global Health, or an equivalent qualification.
2. At least five years of relevant professional experience.
3. Experience conducting or supervising in-depth semi-structured interviews and interview transcription.
4. Strong leadership, communication, organizational and teamwork skills.
5. Excellent analytical and scientific writing abilities.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and qualitative data-analysis software such as MAXQDA.
7. Knowledge of Lassa fever and its impact on affected communities.
8. Understanding of the sociocultural, political, religious and epidemiological contexts of Ondo and Edo States.
9. Ability to communicate effectively in English and the main Nigerian languages spoken in Owo and Irrua.
10. Strong commitment to research ethics, participant confidentiality and data quality.

Experience implementing and evaluating interventions or researching stigma associated with epidemic diseases is an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates should:

1. Prepare a motivation letter explaining their suitability for the position.
2. Update their CV to highlight relevant research, qualitative data-analysis, team-supervision and scientific-reporting experience.
3. Merge the motivation letter and CV into a single PDF document.
4. Complete the online application using the link below.

APPLICATION FORM: Apply for ALIMA Social Science Research Manager

SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a written assessment of qualitative research skills and scientific English writing, followed by an interview.

Applications are processed as they are received, and ALIMA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected. Only complete applications will be considered.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18 OCTOBER 2026