Social Scientists / Qualitative Research Experts (Stairs Project) at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku / Ozalla Enugu began early in the 20th century as a standard general Hospital for Africans built by the colonial administrators.  It later metamorphosed into a general hospital on the attainment of Nigeria’s independence in the 1960’s. However, at the end of the Nigerian civil war in 1970, the then government of East Central State transformed it into a Specialist Hospital with effect from July 1, 1970. By decree number 23 of 1974, the Federal Military Government took over the hospital, but left the management in the hands of the Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

The sub-Saharan Africa Consortium for the Advancement of Innovative Research and Care in Sepsis (STAIRS), in partnership with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), invites suitably qualified professionals to contribute to a multi-site research initiative on sepsis, in the capacity below:

Job Title: Social Scientist / Qualitative Research Expert (Stairs Project)

Location: Ituku / Ozalla, Enugu
Geographic Focus: Enugu State and Cross River State, Nigeria Eligibility Criteria:
Project Title: Evaluating and Exploring the Burden of Sepsis and Sepsis Sequelae in the Community Setting Using a Mixed-Method Approach (RT1)

Description

• This research seeks to deepen understanding of the social, cultural, and behavioral dimensions of sepsis, including care-seeking practices, lived experiences, and long- term consequences at the community level.

Selected professionals will:

• Ensure adherence to ethical standards in human research.
• Support data analysis and interpretation of qualitative findings.
• Design and implement qualitative research components
• Conduct interviews, focus group discussions, and community engagement activities
• Contribute to tool development and contextual adaptation.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Academic or professional experience
• Proven experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research
• Strong skills in data collection methods such as in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnographic approaches
• Experience working in community-based or public health research settings.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2026.