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Study and Data Coordinator (Adhoc) | Abuja

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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:

PositionStudy and Data Coordinator
Employment ClassificationAdhoc (Temporary Appointment)
DepartmentInternational Research Centre of Excellence
LocationAbuja

Opening Date: 20th August, 2026

Closing Date: 30th August, 2026

Position Overview

The OUTCOME Study is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Study and Data Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in a project focused on investigating treatment outcomes for drug resistant TB among children in Nigeria. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigators, site study staff, healthcare providers and key stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of the project.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead the day-to-day coordination and management of the OUTCOME Study.
  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. Oversee study site research assistants in enrollment and follow up of study participants.
  5. Maintain the REDCap database for the study, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
  6. Liaise with study site staff and laboratory stakeholders, and IHVN Biorepository staff to ensure adequate sample transportation and storage for samples.
  7. Work with study research assistants and data assistants to ensure data accuracy, data management, error identification and correction are conducted routinely.
  8. Responsible for system/account maintenance for site staff to access the REDCap web portal and other data management applications.
  9. Conduct data quality assurance activities for the study sites.
  10. Prepare regular progress reports and contribute to research publications.
  11. Participate in team meetings and provide input on project strategies and goals

Educational qualifications and experience

  1. Minimum of a master’s degree in public health, life sciences, physical sciences or a related field
  2. Previous experience in implementing and supporting research projects.
  3. Demonstrable experience in clinical/public health research (with at least one accepted conference abstract or journal paper)
  4. Previous training in health research ethics.
  5. Experience with REDCap, Microsoft Excel, Stata, R and Microsoft Office Suite.
  6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  7. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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 vitae and contact information for two professional references 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 on 30th August,  2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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