Position Name: HIVST Research Consultant Abuja
Position Reports To: STAR project Director
Location: Abuja
Overview:
The consultant will work closely with Jhpiego STAR Project team, Ministry of Health, local stakeholders and global advisors working on STAR project to design and oversee the study. The study will be implemented during the financial year 2021. The consultant is expected to spend 5-6 months to complete the study. The position holder will consult with the Ministry of Health and coordinate implementation research on various HIVST distribution models, generating evidence for rapid scale-up and improved access to HIVST..
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of STAR project Director:
· The consultant will engage the Ministry of Health, Jhpiego/STAR project and PEPFAR and Global Fund implementing partners to understand and support seamless conduct of the project evaluation and research.
· He/She will align field procedures with approved protocols and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)
· Develop training protocol for the training of data collectors, qualitative interviewers and transcribers
· Will complete and submit study reports, including cleaned dataset, statistical analyses and syntax, data collection tools and completed instruments used during the consultancy
· Work closely with Jhpiego STAR project staff in-country (community HIVST consultant, private sector consultant, HTS and SI advisors etc) and in the Headquarters.
Timeframe & locations
January 3 – February 15, 2021:
· Desk review, situational analysis and stakeholder engagement on HIVST program evaluation and research.
· Development of data collection and M&E Tools, development and approval of new tools, research instruments (surveys, interview guide etc) and protocol
· Training of data collectors and data entry clerks
February 16th – March 31st:
· Data collection and entry (quantitative and qualitative)
· Data analysis
April 1st – May 31st 2021:
Report writing, dissemination and submission for peer review**
Educational Qualifications:
· A Masters’ degree or PhD in Public Health, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation, implementation research, health service researches or relevant field
· At least 5 years of experience in health services and implementation research including leading the design and implementation research with strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
· At least 10-15 related publications in peer reviewed journal with 5 as first author
· Demonstrated capacity and professional experience in survey design implementation including sampling strategy, estimating sample size, coordinating data collection and analysis.
· Demonstrated experience training research assistants and supervising a research team
· Significant work experience in conducting health research in Nigeria
· Excellent oral and writing skills in English
· Evidence of having undertaken similar assignments
How to apply
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected] using “HIVST Research Consultant Abuja” as the subject of the email.
Application Closing date:
Close of Business Friday 17th December 2021
Note:
· CV and Cover Letter as ONE SINGLE WORD document
· The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.
· Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.
· We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
· Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview
· Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
· There will be travel requirements and opportunities both within Nigeria.
· JHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
