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The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute aims to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in HIV and TB care and treatment, this advert is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	Study and Data Coordinator – Digital Health for Key Populations in HIV Care and Prevention
Department	International Research Centre of Excellence
Location	Abuja

Opening Date: 7^th July, 2026

Closing Date: 20^th July, 2026

Position Overview

IHVN is seeking a dedicated and passionate Study and Data Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in a groundbreaking project focused on improving HIV care and prevention among key populations through digital health interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with the healthcare providers and key population civil society organization to ensure the smooth execution of the project, as well as actively engage key population community members in the process.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the day-to-day coordination and management of the digital health project for key populations.
2. Collaborate with the research team to develop and refine project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
3. Ensure that project activities are executed in compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
4. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key population groups.
5. Conduct outreach and community mobilization efforts to ensure active participation in the project.
6. Act as a liaison between the project team and key population communities to address concerns and facilitate communication.
7. Oversee the deployment of digital health interventions, including mobile apps, and other technology-based solutions.
8. Support Data Officers in training healthcare staff and key population participants on the use of digital tools, monitor participant use of the digital health app, and ensure their ongoing engagement.
9. Work with the digital health app development team to develop and update app content, as well as troubleshooting issues.
10. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of digital health interventions in improving HIV care and prevention.
11. Collaborate with data analysts to collect, manage, and analyze project data.
12. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data collected from key population participants.
13. Work with data officers and data management staff to ensure that data submission, quality control (QC), error correction, data processing and entry are functioning smoothly.
14. Identifies and follows up on delinquent data and serves as back-up to the data manager.
15. Responsible for system/account maintenance for site staff to access the REDCap web portal and other data management applications. The CRS Coordinator will work with the CRC.
16. Conduct data quality assurance activities for the study sites.
17. Prepare regular progress reports and contribute to research publications.
18. Implement quality assurance measures to ensure that project activities meet established standards.
19. Conduct regular assessments and make recommendations for improvements.
20. Work closely with healthcare providers, researchers, and community organizations to align project activities with broader healthcare initiatives.
21. Participate in team meetings and provide input on project strategies and goals.

Educational qualifications and experience

1. Education:
2. Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field
3. Registered with the health professional council or general nursing council of Nigeria
4. Psychosocial counselling
5. Human subject protection and good clinical practice training
6. Experience:
7. Previous experience in coordinating research or healthcare projects, particularly in the field of HIV prevention or key population engagement.
8. Strong understanding of digital health technologies and their application in healthcare settings.
9. Experience with Microsoft, Excel, Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, electronic medical record systems, and REDCap
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse communities.
11. Knowledge of ethical considerations related to working with key populations and vulnerable communities.
12. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
13. Sensitivity to cultural and social issues impacting key populations in HIV care and prevention.

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. 

IHVN only recruits’ representatives who are suited and abides to the strict responsibility of SEAH.

By applying to this role, you are agreeing to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

• Application letter, detailed curriculum and contact information for two professional references vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• This advert is open from 20^th July, 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Network for Oncology Research in Sub-Saharan Africa (NORA) Call for Application for Masters Students to conduct Research within the NORA Research Project

About the project

Cancer causes an estimated 533,000 deaths in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) annually. Breast cancer and cervical cancer are the most common in the SSA, making women the more disproportionately affected demographic. The biggest challenges to cancer care in this region are the lack of sufficient data, implementation, monitoring, challenges to comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and multi-level cancer care at all levels of the health system. The widely established benchmark indicators of adequate care are screening uptake, stage at presentation, time to diagnosis, and referral to treatment. Applied research aimed at substantially contributing to decreasing mortality must address key variables along the continuum of care such as, what is the pattern of cancer incidence, cancer stage, cancer survival and how does it change over time? How can the demand for cancer screening in rural and urban communities be increased? How can cancer care be successfully integrated in decentral primary care settings? How can hospital-based cancer registries help trace patient journeys and support standardized treatment referral within a resource constrained setting.

The overall goal of the Network for Oncology Research in Africa (NORA) is to contribute to reducing mortality of Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer in partner countries (Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia and Tanzania) that are part of the NORA consortium. NORA is set to carry out research which establishes evidence-based breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, and treatment pathways applicable in SSA. The research also seeks to generate policy recommendations for effective cancer control strategies. Ultimately, the goal of NORA is to contribute to a significant reduction in breast cancer and cervical cancer mortality in Africa.

In addition, NORA provides the following:

1. A platform for academics and young scientists with comprehensive methodological and management competencies, enabling them to take on long-term applied research within the framework of national strategies.
2. An advanced mentoring concept which gives scientists confidence to develop their individual research profiles.
3. Intensive networking and participation in scientific events geared towards fostering a community of practice, aimed at shaping the African research agenda, and adapting it to population needs.

Requirements for selection

The project involves capacity building for scientists in the field of cancer research and is therefore offering opportunities for master’s students in target research themes along the cancer care continuum to develop their research, leadership skills and future independent research careers.

Master Students interested in applying are expected to have:

1. A first degree in relevant health sciences
2. Must be newly enrolled (Not more than one month) in a master’s degree program in Nigeria, within the field of epidemiology, public health, or implementation sciences for themes related to public health.
3. Master’s degree course/research area is closely related with cancer research and willing to conduct research in the following areas as part of master’s dissertation/thesis.
4. Systematic qualitative review
5. Community based palliative care

• Prior Research experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong interest in scholarly writing and peer-reviewed publication will be an advantage.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Language requirement: Fluency in English (written and spoken).
2. Interest in cancer research and a commitment to a career path in cancer epidemiology and cancer-related research-training.
3. Enrolled in a Masters training programme in a recognized training institution in Nigeria prior to application (Not more than six months into the second semester, having completed or being in the process of completing their coursework, but yet to finalize a topic for their thesis)
4. Willingness to centre thesis around the NORA research areas of cancer registration, breast and cervical cancer
5. Time and willingness to participate in team activities such as data collection, abstract writing, team meeting, scheduled PowerPoint presentations on progress updates and attendance of consortium meetings.
6. Possess relevant skills/qualities such as punctuality, leadership, teamwork, communication and creativity.

Application process:

 Eligible candidates are required to submit the following:

1. Updated academic CV with publications (if any) relevant to your application.
2. Application letter stating reasons for application and why you are eligible for the role.
3. A Personal statement stating the following:
4. Description of relevant professional achievements and related experience
5. Motivation for application
6. Research interests
7. Career goals, future growth and career advancement based on this fellowship opportunity.

4. A 3–5-page research concept with background, hypothesis/research question, objectives, methods and reference.
5. Also include a summary not exceeding 350 words with introduction/background, objective, method and expected result.
6. Two academic reference (supporting) letters.

Interested candidates are invited to send application letters and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format to the Assistant Director, Human Resources at [email protected].

The application deadline is 20^th June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

About the employment offer:

The project will provide successful candidates with the following:  

1. Stipend as per the project scale for successful candidates
2. Research project support and 50% tuition coverage
3. Multidisciplinary mentoring and capacity building across the consortium universities and centers 
4. Possible covering of additional training cost and travel support 

Recruitment

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by the panel of assessors and interviewers.