Research Scientist
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
- Location
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Area
- Global Health
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 12, 2026
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Job description
Design and lead health surveys and impact evaluations for infectious disease prevention programs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Design coverage survey protocols, sampling strategies, and audit methodologies for malaria and health interventions.
- Serve as principal investigator for evaluations, data audits, and health facility-level data validation efforts.
- Manage relationships with government health partners and program stakeholders to secure data collection access and support.
- Supervise field research staff and mentor enumerators, coordinators, and research associates.
- PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related field; substantive health systems expertise and Sub-Saharan Africa fieldwork experience required.
About Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
WebsiteInnovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a nonprofit that designs and evaluates poverty-reduction interventions through rigorous randomized controlled trials.
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