Research Coordinator at Jhpiego Nigeria

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Coordinator

Job ID: 2022-4788
Location: Nasarawa
Employment Status Full-Time

Overview

• Jhpiego, through STAR Nigeria, is conducting an implementation research study to assess the feasibility and acceptance of blood and oral fluid Hepatitis C self-test kits in Nasarawa state. Jhpiego is seeking an experience Research Coordinator to oversee this study in Nasarawa for a period of 12 months.
• The position reports to the STAR Project Director and receives day-to-day technical supervision and other support from the Strategic Information advisor. The Research Coordinator will provide overall coordination of the HCV study; overseeing the ethical implementation of the study, participate in training of data collection staff and coordinates data collection; oversee recruitment of human subjects, as well as to write and edit reports and manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with study personnel in the strategic planning of study implementation.
• Ensure submission for IRB approvals.
• Oversee the recruitment, training and supervision of research assistants.
• Coordinate data collection for the study.
• Oversee accurate data entry into study database.
• Closely track study recruitment and enrollment and keep study PI updated on progress to sample size.
• Ensure compliance with the study protocol and standard operating procedures.
• Consult with co-investigators on appropriate management of participant problems and concerns.
• Ensure that the study is executed successfully and completed within time frames to meet research objectives.
• Oversee data management including data cleaning and analysis
• Participate in writing and editing of a technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation.
• Perform any other programmatic duties related to the study.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Demography, Economics, Sociology, Public Health or any other related social science subject, Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• At least 6 years consultancy experience in a related field and at least 2 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS related research design, implementation and publication.
• Excellent knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research models and data analysis
• Experience in writing high quality reports to funders and other stakeholders
• Excellent English writing skill
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong planning, time management and project management skills
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Familiarity with quantitative data storage and analysis systems
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented, professional, accountable and proactive
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver to a deadline
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Strong interpersonal and decision making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Remuneration

• N1,150,000 Monthly Gross Salary.
• Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: medical and dental plans; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; personal accident insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; travel insurance; education assistance plan and more.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Applications
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.