Temporary Research Assistant at Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) - 4 Positions

Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) is an indigenous non-governmental organization fully committed to ensuring equitable access to quality and efficient health care services through the implementation of intervention programs in the control of communicable diseases (e.g. HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis etc.) and non-communicable diseases of public health importance, as well as health systems support and strengthening.

To ensure continued improvement in the quality of services we provide to our clients, we are conducting a research on 1.) TBAs and the impact on PMTCT in Ogun, Edo and Enugu states respectively. 2.) Female Sex Workers and Access to HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Management Services in Lagos State South West Nigeria.

We therefore require the services of resourceful and experienced fresh graduates for a short term position as:

Job Title: Temporary Research Assistant

Locations: Lagos, Ogun, Edo and Enugu State
Work Hours: 8:00am to 5.00pm daily (Monday to Friday)
Duration: 5 months

Basic Functions of the Position
The RAs are to undergo a three day training and practicum after which they are to be stationed in a given health care facility in Lagos, Ogun, Edo and Enugu State for the entire duration of the study. RAs are expected to:

• Work in assigned facilities to interview selected facility staff using well-structured questionnaires.
• Conduct chart abstraction in line with the assessment guidelines
• Track clients identified during the abstraction to other facilities.
• Analysis of programmatic and research data
• Formulation of research tools
• Writing of study protocols

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• Fresh graduates/NYSC members in Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences or related fields.
• Knowledge of TBHIV program and research work will be an added advantage.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be based and familiar with the respective Local Government Council within Lagos, Ogun, Edo and Enugu State.
• Must be willing to work in assigned facilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Prior experience in Research interview.

Remuneration
Payment will be made monthly to all selected RAs in line with our terms of engagement.

Application Closing Date
17th August, 2015

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following:

• A type-written application letter specifically applying for this position. Please Indicate the Job title and preferred location on the application letter and send to: [email protected]
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted along with the application letter to the email above.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written and oral interview.