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Job Title: Research Assistant
Locations: Adamawa & Benue
Duration: July 2024 – August 2024
Background
HAPPI Project / Nigeria
The HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI) Consortium was awarded to JSI by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in October 2022 as Phase I of an anticipated two-phase project period.
HAPPI project is managed by JSI in collaboration with Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Jhpiego, and PATH.
Together, partners will enable global coordination efforts around HPV vaccine, in addition to supporting HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria.
In Nigeria, cervical cancer is a significant contributor to the morbidity and mortality of women. It is the second most common cause of cancer related deaths among women in Nigeria. Nigeria contributes a large proportion of the West Africa regional cervical cancer burden. HAPPI project
The HAPPI Project is currently requires two (2) Research Assistants in Adamawa and Benue States. We seek candidates who have at least 2 years’ experience working with immunization programs and systems especially at the State level, to help implement and evaluate strategies that protect children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases.
The research will be focusing on lessons learned from the first phase on the HPV Vaccine Introduction in Nigeria.
Position Overview
JSI is hiring two state research assistants. The research assistants will work with the State team lead and HAPPI team to strengthen the assessment portion of the lessons learned from the recent HPV Vaccine Introduction, will interact with key Government and Non-Governmental Stakeholders, caregivers, community leaders, health care workers, and State/LGA-level managers, with the aim to better understand their perception and key lessons from the vaccine introduction
Responsibilities of the Nigeria Learning Qualitative Research Assistant.
Specific responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include, but not be limited to, the following assigned duties:
Support the state lead to recruit participants for the research
Support notes takers
Conduct interviews and support translation and transcription
Import paper tools, voice recording, notes and input it into database
Synthesis of interview findings, thematically analysis manual data
Support the state lead state level report
Participate in daily debrief
Complete additional activities assigned by the state team lead.
Deliverables:
Set up data database
Interviews conducted
State level report
Qualifications
Is a consultancy position in which the consultant must be based in Adamawa and Benue States for this position the candidate must have the following qualifications:
Degree in Design, Qualitative Research or Social science or related area. Comparable work experience will be considered.
Solid experience on Social Science or SBCC especially the Nigerian context.
Knowledge of Immunization programme policies and strategies is desirable but not required
Knowledge of the functioning of health system management and Health Programs at state, LGA, Health facility and community levels in Nigeria is desirable but not required
Knowledge and familiar with the implementation of study protocols in Nigeria
Strong communication, presentation and writing skills in English
Excellent communicator, able to easily share information
Ability to work under pressure and in complex environments with multiple tasks and manage personal stress levels
Ability to work effectively and independently (with minimal supervision) in a wide variety of situations
Availability for internal trips in Nigeria for research settings up to four weeks.
Application Closing Date
13th July, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes and Cover Letter in English with a list of at least three (3) Referees with their contact details to: [email protected] indicating “Research Note Taker / Location” as the subject of the email.
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Application will be considered on rolling basis.
Safeguarding Policy:
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We will expect all our employees/Consultants/Interns/Volunteers to commit to protecting children, young peopl and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding picy.
