Consultant at the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN)

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is an indigenous, non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening. CCCRN has established a formidable presence in Nigeria. With the headquarters in Federal Capital Territory and field offices in its operational states, CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators.

Title: Consultant: Scope of Work (SOW) on the Study to Examine the Correlation between Household Economic Strengthening (HES) on Viral Load Suppression and Food Security among CLHIV Households

Locations: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River States.
Period of Performance: 18 days (May–June 2024)
Contract Type: Fixed Price

Background

• The ICHSSA Lot 1 project is being implemented by the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN) in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), alongside other local resource experts. Since the achievement of a 95% viral load suppression rate among PLHIV is a key component of the project goal, this study seeks to determine whether HES interventions directly influence viral suppression rate and food security among CLHIV in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa.
• The study results will also help CCCRN and partners examine how successful household economic strengthening interventions sustain viral suppression in suppressed children and improve viral load suppression in previously virally unsuppressed children living with HIV.

Overall Objective

• The purpose of the study is to examine the correlation between household economic strengthening interventions and viral load suppression as well as food security among children living with HIV (CLHIV) enrolled on the OVC program in Akwa Ibom State, Cross River and Bayelsa States, Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities
The Consultant will:

• Developed/finalized the study protocol and instruments – The protocol and study instrument will be conceptualized for Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Cross River States.
• Lead the training of data collectors and supervisor
• Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated database structures and systems that effectively and efficiently support data collection. Provide input and analyses for multi-focused research project(s). Work closely with the Strategic Information and research teams.
• Supervise the data collection across the three states
• Perform quality assurance and integration of multiple data streams for research studies, student projects, and administrative needs.
• Prepare a comprehensive report
• Presentation of the report to the management

The following tasks will be carried out by the Consultant:

Deliverables in Mile stones

• M1: Finalized study protocol and instrument.
• M2: Finalized study agenda and training content
• M3:code study instrument to kobocollect online devices
• M4: Lead training for data collectors
• M5:collate data for the three states
• M6: Approved comprehensive report by the management
• M7: Present report to the management

Payment
Payment will be based on satisfactory completion of milestones as shown:

Timeline:

• May to June 2024

Reporting and Work Relationships:

• The consultant will report to theDeputy Chief of Party
• The consultant will work in close collaboration with review team who will approve activities to be implemented by Consultant.

Total Number of Days:

• 18 days

Qualifications and Requirements
Candidate must possess the following qualification and experience to be hired for the position:

• PhD in a relevant field of study as Social Sciences,  Public Health, Demography, Statistics or any other related course and at least ten years of related work experience.
• Demonstrable research skills such as data analytics, statistics, or survey design.
• Impeccable writing and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in research design, research report writing, and source analysis.
• A thorough knowledge of research procedures and best practices.
• Team-working and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research independently.
• Knowledge of research and experimental techniques for gathering both qualitative and quantitative data.
• A history of published articles, studies, or research work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience, successfully interacting with USG implementing partners, federal and state government officials, civil society partners, and other stakeholders
• Cultural sensitivity, particularly in multiethnic and multi-religious contexts.
• Fluency in English
• Strong writing skills.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2024.