Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) Vacancies

EHAI has been engaged by The West African Infectious Diseases
Institute (WAIDI) on behalf of The
National Agency for the Control of
AIDS (NACA) for the implementation of this Operational

Research and is
focusing on Prevention of mother to child transmission PMTCT and key
affected Population (KAPs) in Southern Nigeria.

 Job Title:  Biostatistician

Summary/Overview
Reporting to the Head, Strategic Knowledge Management, He/She will
coordinate implementation of Strategic Information activities related to
the WAIIDI project and determine project plans, timelines, or technical
objectives for statistical aspects of all research protocols and grants
applications.
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Duties and responsibilities: This position will carry out the following functions in the organization:

• Work with the grant writing and research team of the
  organization to develop research proposals and grant applications for
  submission to external bodies
• Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives
  for statistical aspects of all research protocols and grants
  applications.
• Analysis and interpretation of all programmatic and research
  data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed
  effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building
  techniques etc.
• Design and maintain databases for all programmatic and research data in the organization
• Development of research tools
• Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to funders and for publications
• Work with the research team on preparation of all manuscripts

• Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and
  talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual
  developments in fields such as biostatistics and public health

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• A University degree in any of the following or related fields:
  statistics and epidemiology, natural, medical or social sciences.
  Minimum of one year working experience
• Degrees in public health (B.Sc. or MPH) will be an advantage. Experience in public health research is highly desirable
• Experience in computer use, data collection, processing and use
•  Experience in data management in HIV programming and/or research project
• Proven proficiency in statistical packages (e.g. SPSS, STATA, EPI –INFO) and Microsoft packages (particularly Access)
• Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention
• Experience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system highly desirable.
• Experience in Quality Improvement in HIV care is an added advantage

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines
• Basic data management and analysis skills
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Access
• Team player with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders

Job Title:  Temporary Research Assistants

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.

How to Apply
 

Duration: 3months
Opening Date: 3rd August, 2015
Closing Date: 17th August, 2015

Method of Application for Temporary Research Assistants

• A type-written application letter specifically applying
  for this position. Please Indicate the Job title  and preferred location
  on the application letter and send to: careers@ehainigeria.org
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards,
  copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements
  of the position as listed above should also be submitted along with the
  application letter to the email above.

Method of Application for Biostatistician

• Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to the Head of Human Resources through this email address: careers@ehainigeria.org
• Candidates should indicate appropriate positions in their application letter.

EHAI is an equal opportunity employer.