Research Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Location: General Hospital Anka, Zamfara
Employment Type: Contract
Slots: 4 (3 + 1 Adhoc Position)
Duration: 3.5 months (Mid-March - June: dates to be confirmed)

Main Objective and Responsibility

• Conduct research activities at the Anka General Hospital.

Description of the Responsibilities / Activities

• Administering consent and assent forms
• Complete the research questionnaire on data entry tablets
• Conduct oral exams, measuring weight, height and MUAC.

Requirements (Qualifications)
Education:

• Nursing degree and registration
• Candidate must be a qualified nurse.

Experience:
The following previous experience would be desirable:

• Work with noma patients
• Operational research
• Data entry on tablets
• Conducting oral exams
• Experience with MSF or other NGOs.

Languages:

• Fluent Hausa and English (reading, writing and speaking) is essential.

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy, interviewing techniques, understanding of anthropometric measurements.

Competences:

• Good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to manage many tasks at one time.