Research Assistants at Jhpiego - 40 positions

Employment Nigeria 22-Jun-2017 BAUCHI , CROSS RIVER , SOKOTO , Administrative NGO

Jhpiego an international non-profit humanitarian health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University.

POSITION : Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health (ASRH) Research Assistant

DESCRIPTION

Maternal Child Survival Program (MCSP), a global USAID - funded project with the purpose of Ending Preventable Cause of Death (EPCD), will conduct an Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) study in Bauchi Nigeria.
This is essentially a formative research to understand the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescent mothers in the state and the gaps in the current system.
We will conduct a qualitative, cross - sectional, descriptive study using focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (lDls).
We are looking for highly motivated, multitasking and experienced individuals to work as Research Assistants (RAs) in Bauchi/Sokoto/Cross/OndoRiver states.

Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative data collection (FGDs and lDls) to all consented study subjects at the time of consent
Track study subjects to participate in group discussions at appropriate times; record if subjects move out of study area and/or are lost to follow up
Arrange meeting time and place in consultation with health facility managers
Support Focused group discussion in their respective areas as requested by the research team
Ensure safe custody of equipment issued for the study
Keep accurate records of consent forms and other study related documents.
Advise the research team on any ethical issues that may arise during the period of engagement in the study
With the State ASRH Study Coordinator, set targets and work out timesheet of activities conducted.
Write and submit a weekly report of activities conducted to the State ASRH Study Coordinator
Attend 5 days training on ASRH study data collection and use of audio- recorders
Support the Research study team in orienting and training youth groups and other stakeholders (CHEWs or CHWs in the community on how to recruit volunteers in a non-pressuring or coercive way using the voucher system.
Participates in recruitment of adolescents through respondent - driven sampling and a voucher system.
Conduct selection and screening of recruited participants using specified selection criteria and obtaining consent from selected participants
Obtain and submit initial screening information from participants to the research team
Create consent logs and group cohort logs; share group cohort logs with providers; update State ASRH Study Coordinator weekly with enrollment numbers

Qualifications

Excellent spoken and written Hausa are desirable
Sensitivity to sociocultural and religious differences is expected
Muititask and meet deadlines at short notice
Report writing skills
Competence with data analysis software including Atlas.ti is desirable
Degree in Sociology, Health Sciences Research or Biostatistics, Nursing, Public Health is desirable. Master in Public Health, Biostatistics or Sociology is an added advantage
Experience in qualitative research methods and publication track record are desirable
Communication and interpersonal skills are critical
Spoken and written English

How To Apply
Candidates should send their application letter and CV's as One Single word document to: ng-recruitment@jhpiego.org with position applied for as the subject

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