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:
| Position | Research Assistant (2) |
| Scheduled Work Time | Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends) |
| Reports to | Project Coordinator A-STEP Study |
| Location | Central, 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.