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Research Assistant at Jhpiego Nigeria

ByMuhuddin Samaila

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant

Job ID: 2025-6909
Locations: Abuja, Kebbi and Ondo
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Casual

Description

  • The Research Assistants will facilitate key informant interviews in Kebbi and Ondo and states, including consent, transcription of recording, and detailed notes during the interviews.
  • They will also facilitate facility level surveys, using Kobo Collect, across study health facilities in Kebbi in Ondo. Survey data will be sent to the central server daily.
  • Similarly, s/he will share recordings with Data Analyst for review and approval daily.

Responsibilities

  • Collect quality and reliable data for the AMPLI-PPHI Implementation Research.

Specific Responsibilities
Working closely with the field supervisors and the data manager, you are to:

  • Participate in 4-day data collection training in Abuja.
  • Participate in field testing the data collection tools in selected locations.
  • Screen, recruit and consent study participants in accordance to the study SOP or research protocol.
  • Conduct key informant interviews and share recordings with Data Analyst for review daily.
  • Collect data using Kobo Collect
  • Conduct facility surveys with providers using Kobo Collect and send records to central server daily.
  • Notify the study team on any Severe Adverse Event, protocol deviation or any other ethical issues during the data collection process.
  • Ensure data security and keep custody of recording devices and smart phones.
  • Submit activity report as may be required
  • Regularly submit audio recordings to the Data Analyst for review and approval.
  • Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity in line with study standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • A Degree in Sociology, Public Health, Medical or Health Sciences Research is required.
  • Prior experience leading or supporting similar research projects is an advantage.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in qualitative research methods and stakeholder level engagement is desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical.
  • Good spoken and written English as well as local languages of the preferred state (Sokoto, Niger, FCT and Akwa Ibom).
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines at short notice.
  • Excellent transcription (verbatim), note-taking and report writing skills
  • Good computer skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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