Research Assistant, HIV-ST Evaluation 2022 at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Background

• The HIV ST Evaluation aims to accelerate self-care revolution to de-medicalize HIV testing and prevention within broader sexual & reproductive health.
• Governments will experience how de-medicalization can relieve pressure on the health system, with knock-on effects for the broader self-care agenda. The specific objectives are:
  • Catalyze a 10X growth in the self-testing market from 5M to 50M tests used a year in low- and middle-income countries by 2025.
  • Link more than 2.7M HIV-positive people to treatment between 2020 and 2025 and millions more to the HIV prevention and sexual health services they need.
• To execute this project, IHVN is seeking suitable and qualified candidate to fill in the position of a Research Assistant.

Summary / Overview

• The Research Assistant: HIV-ST-EVALUATION, will take part in the research and routine analytical work in the virology section.
• S/he will be involved in administration of questionnaire, maintaining records of receipt of samples and reagents, sample inventory, and documentation of data collected.
• The Assistant should strictly adhere to ethical standards in the conduct of this evaluation and other duties as assigned by the Head of the Unit to whom she/he will report.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining quality control standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
• Scheduling and conducting interviews
• Getting a convenient place to conduct interviews and getting permission from all participants.
• Analyzing data using various statistical methods.
• Writing reports to summarize data and the implications of the results.
• Document all activities, results and report to Project Coordinator.
• Undertake basic administrative tasks such as filing.
• Comply with the correct procedures, policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Participate in the execution of deliverables to meet targets within agreed time lines.
• Follow methodologies and standard operating procedures in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Stay informed with the latest industry trends, techniques, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must have participated in a research project within the past three years.
• Computer literacy and experience with data Information Systems.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with Key and Vulnerable Population is a distinct advantage
• Must be from the South East geopolitical zone OR thorough knowledge of the terrain, and particularly knowledge of Anambra state will be a clear advantage.
• Must be fluent in Igbo language.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.