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Research Assistant (2) | Abuja

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in all thematic and research areas, is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

PositionResearch Assistant (2)
Scheduled Work TimeMonday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports toProject Coordinator A-STEP Study
LocationCentral, Abuja

Opening Date: 8th August, 2025

Closing Date: 15th August, 2025

Position Overview

The A-STEP study, a pre- and post-interventional study in three Nigerian states. The primary goal

is to develop and pilot and assess the impact of a scalable educational intervention on over-the-counter antibiotic dispensing among pharmacists and patent medicine vendors using standardized

patients to measure the outcome of interest. This study will complement the efforts by the Nigerian

government to reduce microbial resistance in the Nigerian population.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator- A-STEP Study, the Research Assistant (Central) will provide support in the following activities. His or her activities include i). Support data collection from Community Pharmacists and PPMVs ii). Travel to the implementing states to ensure follow-up and compliance of the study population to the protocol iii). Participate and oversee the activities of the Standardized Patients iv). Ensure quality of data and participate with engagement of the relevant

stakeholders v). Support training program, planning and dissemination activities vi). Support all other study related activities as mandated by the Study coordinator and the PI.

Responsibilities:

  • Support data collection from the study population comprising community pharmacists and proprietary patent medicine vendors.
  • Support and participate as Standardized Patients where applicable.
  • Ensure complete, efficient and active follow-up of the selected community pharmacists and PPMVS as the sample population of the study.
  • Support and carry out surveys, interviews, and focused group discussions as applicable within the study.
  • Ensure the quality of data collection and support in the engagement efforts with stakeholders.
  • Support the training program, planning and dissemination of study findings as applicable.
  • Support all other study-related activities as mandated by the Study coordinator.

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

  • Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
  • Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office – (Word, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint), other applicable software.

Education and Experience:

  • BSc in any Health or Social Sciences, and Education.
  • At least 1 year of work experience.
  • Soft skills- good communication, Interviewing, Data Collection, Meeting Coordination, data, transcribing audio and video recordings.

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. 

IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide to the strict responsibility of SEAH.

By applying for this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

  • Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • This advert closes 7 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

IHVN Celebrates June Employees of the Month

In fostering an excellent work culture and staff performance, the Executive Management of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has initiated the “Employee Recognition Awards” to recognize “Employees of the Month” and “Employee of the Year.”

According to the IHVN Director of Finance and Administration, Mr. Olu Alabi, this recognition covers overall employee performance in dressing, innovation, teamwork, productivity, efficiency, leadership and interpersonal skills, punctuality, and adherence to company values and principles, amongst other things.

For June 2025, IHVN celebrates Lucia Okwuonye, Temitope Olukomogbon, Kapimwa Shuaibu, Ayomide Olumefun, Ferdinand Nwaoha, Ejiroghene Eru, Mohammed Abdulkadir and Yop Tenmang, whose performance stood out in their teams.

Three hearty cheers to our June star performers!

IRCE Calls for Abstracts for 3rd Annual Scientific Symposium

The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is calling on researchers, scholars, practitioners and professionals to submit oral and poster research abstracts for presentation at the 3rd IRCE Annual Scientific Symposium.

Abstracts on the following themes are being accepted:

Track A: Surveillance, Diagnostics, and Early Warning Systems on Viral threat

A1. Epidemiology, transmission, and risks of viral threats

A2. Innovations in genomic surveillance: digital tools, AI, big data, and community/sentinel systems

A3. Molecular diagnostics including Point-of-care

A4. Laboratory systems strengthening for diagnostics and surveillance

Track B: Vaccine and Therapeutics Research, Access, and Uptake

B1. Clinical trials in vaccine and drug efficacy against viral threats

B2. Advances in vaccine development and antiviral therapeutics

B3. Equitable access, deployment strategies, and lessons from past campaigns

Track C: Integrated One Health and Climate-Sensitive Approaches

C1. Zoonotic spillovers and viral threats

C2. Role of extreme weather in viral transmission

C3. AMR and viral co-infections

C4. Coordinated One Health surveillance and response strategies

Track D: Strengthening Health Systems and Pandemic Preparedness

D1. Health system resilience: workforce, supply chains, and infrastructure

D2. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare and communities

D3. Governance, financing, and cross-border collaboration in outbreak response

Track E: Community Engagement, Risk Communication, and Social Science

E1. Addressing vaccine hesitancy and building public trust

E2. Social science insights into cultural and behavioral influencers and improving compliance and health-seeking behavior

Abstracts may be submitted via this link; Submit an Abstract.

The deadline for abstract submission is 7th August 2025 while the date for notification of acceptance is 18th August 2025.

The symposium which is themed, “Combating Viral Threats Through Public Health Response and Research.” is to hold from 8th – 9th September 2025 at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.   

Registration Now Open for the 3rd IRCE Annual Scientific Symposium

Scientists, researchers, policy makers, students and health care providers can now register for the 3rd International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) Annual Scientific Symposium which will hold from 8th to 9th September 2025 in Abuja.

The symposium is organized by IRCE at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and this year, it will explore the theme, “Combating Viral Threats through Public Health Response and Research.”

IRCE Executive Director, Prof. Alash’le Abimiku says that since inception in 2023, the event “continues to play a pivotal role in advancing innovative research aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and strengthening research capacity among early-career Nigerian investigators.”

Intending physical and virtual participants can register via this link https://bit.ly/IRCEsymposiumregistration.

Early bird registration closes on July 31st and attracts a 10% on the registration fee while regular registration commences from August 1st to 31st 2025.