Research Assistant at Jhpiego Nigeria

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

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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
At least 2 years’ experience in qualitative research methods and stakeholder level engagement is desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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