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About the Role

Simprints is growing in Ghana. We have proven that our technology can support partners in increasing the impact of their projects, with a new company strategy emphasizing a clear impact focus and expectations of deepening impact and how we generate data to evidence this. If you are passionate about support a growing evidence base of impact, and have previous experience in managing or coordinating large-scale research grants, ideally within the health sector in Ghana, we want to hear from you.

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Simprints has successfully acquired grant funding to conduct a large scale randomised control trial (RCT) to test the impact of its solution in Ghana. As Research Manager, you will be part of the Delivery team in Simprints, primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely implementation of the study, leading donor reporting and representing Simprints in meetings with the Ghana Health Services. The role will take on

 project management responsibilities with a focus on coordinating research activities with our local partner, Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Ghana.

The Research Manager will also contribute to broader evidence-building efforts for Simprints global portfolio, working with the Head of Monitoring Evaluation and Impact to develop a research and evidence-building strategy and providing technical support to evaluation and research initiatives.

As Research manager you will work together with the Simprints project team in Ghana, Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact colleagues around the world and academics from world-leading universities, establishing excellent working relationships and supporting all partners to deliver world-class research.

Department Overview

Primary Function: The Delivery team at Simprints is responsible for the successful implementation of our biometric solutions in the field. They work closely with partners and internal teams to ensure projects are executed smoothly, meeting both technical and operational requirements to deliver maximum impact.

Key Goals:

• Ensure successful implementation and execution of biometric projects in the field.

•  Collaborate with partners and internal teams to meet project goals and timelines.
• Continuously improve delivery processes to maximize efficiency and impact.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage RCT study in Ghana by overseeing all phases of the study, planning, data collection, analysis and dissemination while coordinating with partners and ensuring alignment with study protocols.
• Coordinate all the field research activities, coordinating with study partners and Simprints implementation team to achieve the project deliverables as per contract, on time, on budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; and provide appropriate, effective, and timely action, including where necessary coordinating with cross-departmental colleagues to resolve bottlenecks to meet the implementation needs.
• Develop a detailed research implementation plan and keep this updated as the project progresses
• Travel to project sites in Oti to support data collection related field activities, ensuring they are delivered on-time at the highest attainable quality standards.
• Represent Simprints in project regions (Oti) and districts, maintain strong relationships with our key stakeholders, including government officials and IPA Ghana
• Coordinate with Simprints Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact team in Ghana to ensure project monitoring and evaluation learnings are incorporated into research activities and implementation
• Ensure donor reporting is timely, accurate and fulfills all donor expectations. This includes KPI, milestone and semi-annual reporting.
• Provide technical support to Simprints global evidence-building initiatives, including developing research design and methods for research initiatives across the global portfolio eaLNWnK BVUcJh
• In collaboration with Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact lead the development and roll-out of an evidence-building strategy, including the development of a research agenda and funding strategy

Requirements

• A master’s degree or higher in public health, social sciences, development studies, or a related field, with a strong focus on research methodologies and impact evaluation, preferably within the health sector
• 5 + years of experience in the research, monitoring and evaluation field within the international development and global health sector.
• 5 + years of experience in managing or coordinating multi-partner research projects, balancing technical requirements with practical realities at field level.
• Thorough understanding of key research concepts and processes such research methodologies, data collection, and analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in coordinating with GHS (or other Government Stakeholders) would be a strong advantage.
• Experience of USAID Grant Management or other institutional donors.
• Organised, process-oriented, and attentive to following through on planned tasks and activities. You know how to allocate and shift resources to support team members as needed, ensuring that project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Preferred knowledge in digital health, understanding digital ecosystem in Ghana especially in relation to child vaccination.
• Preferred skills in using digital task management platforms such as Jira, Asana, Click-up or any other.
• The role requires frequent travel within Ghana’s Oti region.

Benefits

5 Reasons to Join Simprints

Life is short. We believe work should be inspirational, meaningful and fun. At Simprints, we’re taking on global development’s biggest challenges, powered by an amazing culture and incredible people. Work with us, and you will grow faster, learn more, and take on great responsibilities with the potential to make lasting change.

1. Genuine Impact. Work directly with our partners and users to deliver technology that has the potential to impact millions of lives across the globe. At Simprints, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about driving real change.
2. An incredible, diverse team. Our work is at the intersection of technology and global development, and we’ve managed to build an amazing team drawn from all over the world. But don’t take our word for it—we’re an externally recognized Great Place to Work, part of the Flexa Top 100 Most Flexible Companies and a 2022 Best Workplace for Women.
3. Mutual Flex. We champion a work culture where autonomy and trust are paramount, steering clear of mere face-time metrics. Whether it’s managing life’s essentials like healthcare appointments or adapting work hours to match your peak productivity times, we’ve got you covered. In return, we count on your reciprocal flexibility when mission-critical moments arise, like stepping up for a crucial client discussion on a Friday or tackling unexpected technical glitches beyond regular hours.
4. Ultimate work-life balance.

• We offer a 4-day workweek, meaning everybody has the option to have Fridays off.
• We also offer unlimited annual leave, which allows you to prioritize your well-being

As long as you’re driving results and fostering teamwork, we encourage you to strike that perfect balance between your professional and personal life. Our commitment to this model’s success is solidified through semi-annual productivity assessments with our board, ensuring that our high standards of performance are consistently met.

5. Professional development. We promote continual learning and put our money where our mouth is with development plans and access to global experts through the GLG network

We also have a generous professional development budget for each colleague – “Eduprints”. Is there some training you’d like, or maybe you could benefit from professional coaching? Simply provide a business case that shares your aspirations and the resources you need, and we’ll do our best to support you.

We care about both your development in Simprints and your holistic long-term career goals. Simprints Alumni have gone on to work for Google, USAID, Gavi the vaccine alliance, Save the Children, and other top players.