Research Coordinator at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Summary

• The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a Revolutionary Program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four Result areas:
  • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
  • Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
  • TB disease transmission and progression reduced
  • TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.
• The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, the Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.

Summary / Overview

• The Research Coordinator will review and comprehend the study protocol. S/he will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in the preparation of any modifications to the scientific protocol in accordance with IRB regulations and the sponsor’s policies and procedures.
• S/he will attend investigator meetings as required or requested by the PI.
• Work with the PI to prepare IRB and any other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the PI and study team members to manage the day to day activities of the study including problem-solving, communication and protocol management.
• Work closely with the Data Assistant to ensure completeness of data collected from the participating centers.
• Work closely with other Field or Research Staff to ensure proper research implementation
• Assists the PI in developing interviews and focus group discussion guides according to the objectives of the study.
• Coordinate the identification of participants for the interviews and focus group discussions across the different centers.
• Conducts or facilitates focus group discussion across the participating centers.
• Ensures timely transcription and analysis of recorded transcripts.
• Ensures timely completion of Case Report Forms.
• Maintains study timelines.
• Maintains the inventory of study supplies.
• Retains all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements.
• Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to study protocol or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer.
• Design closeout and possible sustainability plans where necessary.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree (e.g. MPH or MSc in Public Health, Epidemiology, Implementation Science, or other grant-relevant fields).
• PhD will be an advantage
• At least three years of experience in coordinating a research or research training project
• Experience in the development of general educational and research curricula.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• An academically-oriented individual with an interest in Research, Research Education and Research Administration.