Temporary Research Assistants at Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI)

To ensure continued improvement in the quality of services we provide to our clients, we are conducting a research on 1.TBAs and the impact on PMTCT in Ogun, Edo and Enugu states respectively. 2. Female Sex Workers and Access to HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Management Services in Lagos State South West Nigeria. We therefore require the services of resourceful and experienced fresh graduates for a short term position as Research Assistants (RAs).
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Temporary Research Assistants
OPENING DATE: August 3, 2015
CLOSING DATE: August 17, 2015
WORK HOURS: 8:00am to 5.00pm daily (Monday to Friday)
DURATION: 5 months
RENUMERATION: Payment will be made monthly to all selected RAs in line with our terms of engagement.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
The RAs are to undergo a three day training and practicum after which they are to be stationed in a given health care facility in Lagos, Ogun, Edo and Enugu State for the entire duration of the study. RAs are expected to:

1. Work in assigned facilities to interview selected facility staff using well-structured questionnaires.
2. Conduct chart abstraction in line with the assessment guidelines
3. Track clients identified during the abstraction to other facilities.
4. Analysis of programmatic and research data 
5. Formulation of research tools

1. Writing of study protocols

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

1. Fresh graduates/NYSC members in biological sciences, medical sciences or related fields.
2. Knowledge of TBHIV program and research work will be an added advantage.
3. Good computer skills.
4. Must be based and familiar with the respective Local Government Council within Lagos, Ogun, Edo and Enugu State.
5. Must be willing to work in assigned facilities.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Prior experience in Research interview.

SELECTION PROCESS
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written and oral interview.