EQUITABLE HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (AUGUST) JOBS

Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) is an indigenous non-governmental organization fully committed to ensuring equitable access to quality and efficient health care services through the implementation of intervention programs in the control of communicable diseases (e.g. HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis etc.) and non-communicable diseases of public health importance, as well as health systems support and strengthening.
 
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.

Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) is currently recruiting to fill the following position:
 
 
Position: Temporary Research Assistant
 
Locations: Lagos, Ogun, Edo and Enugu States - Nigeria.
 
Work Hours: 8:00am to 5.00pm daily (Monday to Friday).
 
Duration: 5 months.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
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:
Work in assigned facilities to interview selected facility staff using well-structured questionnaires.
Conduct chart abstraction in line with the assessment guidelines
Track clients identified during the abstraction to other facilities.
Analysis of programmatic and research data
Formulation of research tools
Writing of study protocols
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.
 Fresh graduates/NYSC members in Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences or related fields.
Knowledge of TBHIV program and research work will be an added advantage.
Good computer skills.
Must be based and familiar with the respective Local Government Council within Lagos, Ogun, Edo and Enugu State.
Must be willing to work in assigned facilities.
Good communication skills.
Prior experience in Research interview.
 
Salary/Remuneration:
Payment will be made monthly to all selected RAs in line with our terms of engagement.
 
Method of Application:
All potential job applicants for the above stated position must submit the following:
A type-written application letter specifically applying for the position.
Please Indicate the Job title and preferred location on the application letter and send to:

careers@ehainigeria.org

NB:
Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualifications/requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted along with the application letter to the email above.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written and oral interview.

Application Deadline: 17th August, 2015

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