NORA Research Task 3 Coordinator (RT3) at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: NORA Research Task 3 Coordinator (RT3)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Within NORA, Research Task 3 involves research in cervical cancer, with a focus on assessment of primary health system barriers to cervical cancer screening and treatment uptake. The research task coordinator is expected to coordinate vital aspects of the task, ensuring that this part of the project runs smoothly and cohesively with the whole project.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring application and obtainment of ethical approval
• Coordinating and setting up the meetings for the Nigeria RT 3 team.
• Joining the meetings with the RT 3 with other partner countries and capture the action points.
• Overseeing personnel training based on study plan/study protocol, to ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Liaising with stakeholders and community advisory board with a focus to co-create intervention strategies and to generate good outcomes based on board advise.
• Coordinating the personnel training on protocol, training of community health workers and training on the BRIDGE App where required.
• Recruiting interviewers for the Interviews and Focus Group Discussions
• Coordinate the protocol training and contact/invite participants.
• Preparing reports and recommendations based on findings, for the purpose of sharing said findings with stake holders or disseminating the findings as project requirements dictate.

Educational Qualifications

• Should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Health-related Sciences.
• Should possess a Master's Degree in Health Care, Health Sciences or other relevant Public Health / Science disciplines.

Experience, Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years Post NYSC relevant work experience
• Language requirement: Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Ms. Word, excel, and power point.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Fundamental skills in project management
• Interest in cancer research and a commitment to a career path in cancer epidemiology and cancer-related research-training
• Prior research experience working with a research institute such as the International Centre of Excellence (IRCE)
• Possess relevant skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and creativity.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2023.