| The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria is seeking bidders to bid for the Supply of Diesel (AGO) under ASPIRE grant | |
| Opening Date/ Time: | 12th August 2025 |
| Closing Date/ Time: | 25th August 2025 @10:00am |
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IHVN, UI to collaborate on Research Ethics
To strengthen national and institutional frameworks for research ethics and integrity in Nigeria, the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has visited the Premier University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State, Nigeria.
During the visit, the IHVN team was led by the Chief Operating Officer and Principal Investigator of the EXCEL RITE Project, Dr. Charles Olalekan Mensah, who met with the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Professor Oluyemisi A. Bamgbose represented by the Director Research Management Office, Prof. A.S. Jegede.
Dr. Mensah stated that the visit was to advocate for the adoption of recommendations of the communique from the EXCEL-RITE conference held in April 2025. The conference was organized in collaboration with the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) along with other institutions to promote research integrity in the country.
“The reason we came is to advocate for a research integrity office so that students, fellows, post-docs can be supported in fostering a culture of responsible research,” Dr. Mensah said.
He formally presented the conference communique to the University don, alongside a team of research ethics leads from different faculties in the University. In his response, Prof. Jegede said that the university has been in the forefront of capacity building for research ethics in the country.
“The university will be 77 years in November. Presently, we have 33 faculties, two colleges, and 40 departments. The university has been in the forefront of research ethics in West Africa because the grant that established bio-ethics training in West Africa was established in the university.”
He expressed the university’s willingness to collaborate with IHVN to strengthen institutional frameworks for research ethics.
“We already have a structure. The formal organization of a research ethics committee in the country probably started from here. University of Ibadan has supported other institutions to establish their research ethics committees in capacity building and supplies. We are very much supportive of what you are here for,” he said.
Project Coordinator of the EXCEL-RITE Project, Dr. Nnakelu Eriobu said that the visit to the university is the first in a series of planned strategic engagements with institutions, stakeholders and policy makers to facilitate the implementation of recommendations from the Exploring Xcellence in Collaboration, Ethical Conduct and Leadership for Research Integrity through Empowerment (EXCEL RITE) initiative.
Symposium Abstract Submission Extends to August 22nd
The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) has extended the for submission of Abstracts for the 3rd IRCE Annual Scientific Symposium has to August 22nd, 2025 while the new date for notification for acceptance of abstracts is August 27th, 2025.
Researchers, scholars, practitioners and professionals can still submit oral and poster research abstracts for presentation at the 3rd IRCE Annual Scientific Symposium on the following themes:
Track A: Surveillance, Diagnostics, and Early Warning Systems on Viral threat
A1. Epidemiology, transmission, and risks of viral threats
A2. Innovations in genomic surveillance: digital tools, AI, big data, and community/sentinel systems
A3. Molecular diagnostics including Point-of-care
A4. Laboratory systems strengthening for diagnostics and surveillance
Track B: Vaccine and Therapeutics Research, Access, and Uptake
B1. Clinical trials in vaccine and drug efficacy against viral threats
B2. Advances in vaccine development and antiviral therapeutics
B3. Equitable access, deployment strategies, and lessons from past campaigns
Track C: Integrated One Health and Climate-Sensitive Approaches
C1. Zoonotic spillovers and viral threats
C2. Role of extreme weather in viral transmission
C3. AMR and viral co-infections
C4. Coordinated One Health surveillance and response strategies
Track D: Strengthening Health Systems and Pandemic Preparedness
D1. Health system resilience: workforce, supply chains, and infrastructure
D2. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare and communities
D3. Governance, financing, and cross-border collaboration in outbreak response
Track E: Community Engagement, Risk Communication, and Social Science
E1. Addressing vaccine hesitancy and building public trust
E2. Social science insights into cultural and behavioral influencers and improving compliance and health-seeking behavior
Abstracts may be submitted via this link; Submit an Abstract.
The symposium which is themed, “Combating Viral Threats Through Public Health Response and Research.” is to hold from 8th – 9th September 2025 at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.
Research Assistant (2) | Abuja
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’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.
To further drive quality and engender global best practices in all thematic and research areas, is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
| Position | Research Assistant (2) |
| Scheduled Work Time | Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends) |
| Reports to | Project Coordinator A-STEP Study |
| Location | Central, Abuja |
Opening Date: 8th August, 2025
Closing Date: 15th August, 2025
Position Overview
The A-STEP study, a pre- and post-interventional study in three Nigerian states. The primary goal
is to develop and pilot and assess the impact of a scalable educational intervention on over-the-counter antibiotic dispensing among pharmacists and patent medicine vendors using standardized
patients to measure the outcome of interest. This study will complement the efforts by the Nigerian
government to reduce microbial resistance in the Nigerian population.
Description and objectives:
Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator- A-STEP Study, the Research Assistant (Central) will provide support in the following activities. His or her activities include i). Support data collection from Community Pharmacists and PPMVs ii). Travel to the implementing states to ensure follow-up and compliance of the study population to the protocol iii). Participate and oversee the activities of the Standardized Patients iv). Ensure quality of data and participate with engagement of the relevant
stakeholders v). Support training program, planning and dissemination activities vi). Support all other study related activities as mandated by the Study coordinator and the PI.
Responsibilities:
- Support data collection from the study population comprising community pharmacists and proprietary patent medicine vendors.
- Support and participate as Standardized Patients where applicable.
- Ensure complete, efficient and active follow-up of the selected community pharmacists and PPMVS as the sample population of the study.
- Support and carry out surveys, interviews, and focused group discussions as applicable within the study.
- Ensure the quality of data collection and support in the engagement efforts with stakeholders.
- Support the training program, planning and dissemination of study findings as applicable.
- Support all other study-related activities as mandated by the Study coordinator.
Required competencies:
Core requirements:
- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
- Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office – (Word, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint), other applicable software.
Education and Experience:
- BSc in any Health or Social Sciences, and Education.
- At least 1 year of work experience.
- Soft skills- good communication, Interviewing, Data Collection, Meeting Coordination, data, transcribing audio and video recordings.
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 abide to the strict responsibility of SEAH.
By applying for this role, you agree 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 and detailed curriculum 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 closes 7 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Bid Advert | Supply of Laboratory Items under GF N-THRIP grant | 29th July
| The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria is seeking bidders to bid for the Supply of Laboratory Items under GF N-THRIP grant | |
| Opening Date/ Time: | 29th July 2025 |
| Closing Date/ Time: | 11th August 2025 @10:00am |
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