NORA Research Task 1 Coordinator (RT1) at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Summary

• Within NORA, Research Task 1 is aimed at Strengthening cancer surveillance in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and improving the quality and completeness of data through updating records on date of diagnosis, stage at diagnosis and treatment received, date and vital status at last contact.
• The research task coordinator is expected to coordinate vital aspects of the task, ensuring that this part of the project runs smoothly and cohesively with the whole project.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring application and obtainment of ethical approval
• Coordinating and setting up the meetings for the Nigeria RT 1 team to give provide updates, reports and strategize when necessary.
• Joining the meetings with the RT 1 with other partner countries and capture the action points.
• Overseeing the enrolment of cancer registrars for the cancer registrars training.
• Maintaining correspondence with the cancer registry directors, and the cancer registrars to be trained.
• Overseeing preparation of training materials for the training of cancer registrars.
• Providing administrative support to the Post Doc and master’s students on RT1.
• Coordinate the dissemination of findings from RT 1.

Experience, skills, and competencies

• Minimum of 3 years Post NYSC relevant work experience
• Language requirement: Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Ms. Word, excel, and power point.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Fundamental skills in project management
• Interest in cancer research and a commitment to a career path in cancer epidemiology and cancer-related research-training
• Prior research experience working with a research institute such as the International Centre of Excellence (IRCE)
• Possess relevant skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and creativity.

Educational qualifications

• Should possess a Bachelor’s degree in health-related Sciences.
• Should possess a master’s degree in health care, health sciences or other relevant Public Health/Science disciplines.