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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 aims to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in HIV and TB care and treatment, this advert is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	Research Assistant
Department	International Research Centre of Excellence
Employment Classification	Adhoc (Contract Employment)
Reports to	Research Coordinator
Location	Abuja

Opening Date: 8^th December, 2025

Closing Date:  22^nd  December, 2025

Position Overview

The Research Assistant will play a vital role in supporting research activities under the TB/HIV GC7 project. Working closely with the Research Officer, the Research Assistant will assist in development scientific output such as abstracts and manuscripts as well as ensuring high-quality data collection and other administrative tasks. This position will involve supporting data analysis, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation, contributing to the successful execution and reporting of the research project.

Required Competencies

• Strong scientific writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and coherent narratives.
• Excellent command of English, including grammar, structure, and academic writing conventions.
• Ability to conduct high-quality literature searches and critically appraise scientific evidence.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in referencing styles (e.g., APA, Vancouver, Harvard) and use of citation management tools (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley).
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, with the capacity to identify key insights in qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling research materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and summarize key findings for use in manuscripts, technical reports, and presentations.
• Draft sections of scientific manuscripts, including introduction, methods, results, and discussion, under the guidance of senior researchers.
• Support the development and refinement of research protocols, study tools, and ethics submissions as needed.
• Assist with data cleaning, basic analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Prepare well-structured drafts of policy briefs, research summaries, abstracts, and conference presentations.
• Ensure proper citation, referencing, and adherence to journal or donor-specific writing guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sources, drafts, and revisions.
• Participate in team meetings, provide updates on progress, and incorporate feedback promptly.
• Support overall project coordination and administrative tasks related to writing outputs.

Expected Deliverables

• High-quality literature review summaries and annotated bibliographies.
• Draft and revised sections of scientific manuscripts ready for internal or external review.
• Completed abstracts for conferences and technical meetings.
• Policy briefs, research summaries, and reports that meet required standards.
• Updated reference libraries using Zotero/Mendeley.
• Documentation logs of writing progress, revisions, and submitted outputs.
• Timely submission of all assigned writing tasks in line with project schedules.

Education and Experience

Academic

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated academic experience in scientific writing (e.g., academic papers, reports, essays, or thesis work).

Working Experience

• Prior experience in research assistance, data analysis, or academic writing is highly desirable.
• Experience drafting or contributing to manuscripts, reports, proposals, or policy briefs is an advantage.
• Experience conducting systematic or scoping literature reviews (preferred).
• Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo, STATA, SPSS, R) is an added advantage.

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 advert is open from 22^nd December,2025 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

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 aims to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in HIV and TB care and treatment, this advert is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	State Research Assistant
Department	International Research Centre of Excellence
Employment Classification	Adhoc (Contract Employment)
Reports to	Research Coordinator
Location	Gombe, Kano, Ebonyi, Kwara, Anambra, Oyo, Lagos, Osun, Ogun, Rivers

Opening Date: 8^th December, 2025

Closing Date:  22^nd  December, 2025

Position Overview

The State Research Assistant will provide essential support to research and programmatic teams by ensuring accurate and timely data entry, validation, and organization for the TB/HIV GC7 project. Working under the supervision of the   Central research coordinator state research assistant will be responsible for entering field-level data into electronic systems, assisting in maintaining data records, and supporting basic administrative functions related to data management at the state-level.

Required Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to oversee field research activities at the state level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective liaison with field data collectors and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong quality-control orientation, especially for verifying data completeness and accuracy.
• Proficiency in data entry and management using digital platforms (e.g., REDCap).
• Strong analytical, writing, and documentation skills, particularly for scientific and technical report writing.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with ethical research practices and confidentiality protocols.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability in rapidly changing field environments.

Key Responsibilities

Field Coordination:

• Coordinate research activities within the assigned state and ensure smooth implementation at the state level.
• Liaise closely with field data collectors to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and adherence to study protocols.
• Provide routine supervision and quality assurance checks during fieldwork.
• Report challenges encountered in the field and support timely resolution.

Data Management:

• Verify the quality and completeness of incoming data from data collectors.
•  Perform accurate and timely data entry into REDCap and ensure proper data labeling and storage.
• Support routine data cleaning, validation, and preliminary analysis as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and securely manage all research data.

Scientific and Technical Writing:

• Draft and contribute to scientific documents, including field summaries, progress reports, study briefs, and preliminary results sections.
• Support development of manuscripts, presentations, and knowledge-sharing materials.
•  Compile state-level findings and generate concise written updates for the research team.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with state-level partners, facilities, and relevant government authorities to facilitate research activities.
• Participate in state-level meetings, training, or briefings as required.

Administrative Support:

• Support logistics planning for fieldwork, including scheduling, communication, and tracking of field activities.
• Provide weekly or biweekly updates to the central research team.

Deliverables

• Complete and validated state-level dataset entered REDCap within agreed timelines.
• Weekly or bi-weekly state-level field activity reports.
• Documentation of challenges, recommendations, and resolutions from the field.
• Draft versions of scientific summaries, state-level briefs, or contributions to manuscripts.
• Clean and well-organized data logs, quality-check sheets, and audit trails.
• Final state-level report summarizing data collection processes, challenges, and key observations.

Education and Experience

Academic:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Statistics, Demography, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in public health or a related field is an added advantage.
• Training or coursework in research methods, epidemiology, or scientific writing is preferred.

Working Experience:

• At least 1–2 years of experience supporting field research, monitoring and evaluation, or public health projects.
• Prior experience working with digital data collection platforms (e.g., REDCap, ODK, Kobo) is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting research documents, scientific summaries, or technical reports.
• Experience engaging with community-based data collectors, health facilities, or state-level stakeholders is an advantage.

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 advert is open from 22^nd December,2025 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.