Graduate Interviewers at the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as an affiliate of the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore in the United States of America. It has grown to become a leading local non-governmental organization addressing the HIV/AIDS crises in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS but has now expanded its services to other infectious and non-infectious diseases including, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases.

IHVN is structured to develop and maintain linkages with local and international organizations in collaborative ways that support the Government of Nigeria's health sector strategic plans. IHVN key technical and funding partners are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Interviewer

Employer: Gede Foundation/Institute of Human Virology Nigeria Work
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Immediate Supervisor/Reports To: Dr. Cynthia Ticao Type of Appointment: Temporary (less than one year)

Summary
Gede Foundation (The Foundation) is engaged in partnership with the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) from November 2014 to December 2015 to conduct a prevalence study of common mental disorders (CMDs) in a sample of 1,200 people living with HIV/AIDS in the FCT.

The Interviewer will be trained on the use of WHO's Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) tool and will be part of the research team to collect data on depression, alcohol abuse disorder abuse, and suicidality.

Essential Functions
The Interviewer will be responsible for:

• Explaining the purpose and nature of the study to respondents joining the study
• Ensuring that respondents stay motivated throughout the interview
• Answering respondents' questions and concerns
• Obtaining informed consent for participation in the study

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• BS Degree in any Health related field/discipline or Psychology is preferable
• At least one year work experience with a recognized research institution/project
• Familiarity with prevalence study research tools on HIV/AIDS, mental health, or related topics 2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in English
• Additional communication skills in any Nigerian language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with situations that may require discretion
• Demonstrate understanding of the complexity of issues related to HIV/AIDS and mental health
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to carry out complex assignments under challenging field conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in English
• Additional communication skills in any Nigerian language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with situations that may require discretion
• Demonstrate understanding of the complexity of issues related to HIV/AIDS and mental health
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to carry out complex assignments under challenging field conditions

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2015.

Interview period for short listed applicants: 18th - 20th March, 2015 .
Schedule Work Time: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with 1 hour lunch break)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their (using Microsoft Word format), (i) their detailed cv, and, (ii) a one page cover letter which answers the following - What are the most common problems faced by Interviewers when administering a lengthy (40 minutes or more) questionnaire to respondents in either rural and/or urban setting? From your own experience, how can these problems be overcome?

All application letters and curriculum vitae should be submitted to: [email protected]