Technical Advisor, Scientific Writing (TASW) at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

Employment Nigeria 13-Apr-2023 ₦Not Available NIGERIA , Consultancy Technical

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Advisor, Scientific Writing (TASW)

Locations: Flexible
Scheduled work Time: Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports to: Project Director SECURE-Nigeria & Principal Investigator SECURE-Nigeria
Operation Contact: SECURE-Nigeria project leads

Position Overview

The Technical Advisor Scientific Writing (TASW) will provide cross-cutting technical support for research accruing from IHVN SECURE-Nigeria project data.
The research focus comprises of baseline assessments, implementation processes and the results of implementation. Hence the TASW will lead manuscript development for identified task within SECURE-Nigeria project.
A target of 4 manuscript is expected to be completed by the end of September 2023.
Specifically, he/she will lead the process of manuscripts development, as well as management of feedback comments from co-authors and editorial reviewers, until final online publication of articles.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualize research topics and develop draft manuscript(s) within the IPC, AEFI and AFI project.
Liaise with the respective IHVN project leads and data analysts, towards development of methods and result sections of proposed manuscript(s), respectively.
Management of feedback comments on draft manuscript(s), from co-authors and editorial reviewers, towards development of finalized submission-ready manuscript.
Initiation of manuscript submission to reputable peer-review journal, with back-and-forth follow-up until timely online publication
Provide timely and adequate technical support on implementation research, to designated SECURE-Nigeria projects.
Attend relevant technical meetings and keep unit colleagues updated on research activities and deliverables.
Liaise with and provide technical assistance to project leads on project development and implementation, towards improvement in quality of data available for manuscript writing and research publications.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on research activities and accomplishments.

Minimum Essential Requirements

Advanced Clinical Degree (MD, MBBS, BMChB, BPh, DM, RN or equivalent Degree) with at least 7 years’ experience in scientific writing
An advanced degree in epidemiology, public health or related background is needed.
A thorough understanding of IDSR guideline, relevant infectious disease epidemiology and public health issues.
Strong scientific background with a track record of publications with at least 3 as first author

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to "Assistant Director, Human Resources" via: careers@ihvnigeria.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is a performance-based position that would be reviewed quarterly.
In event that the TASW is consistently not meeting deliverables as outline by the workplan that would be jointly developed, the contract will be terminated.

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Technical Advisor, Scientific Writing (TASW) at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

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