JOB VACANCIES
The Sub-Saharan Africa Brain Health Initiative (SSABHI) is a non-profit non-governmental organisation leading the advancement of brain health through education, advocacy, professional development, research and scientific exchange among Africans, resident in Africa and in the diaspora. SSABHI is collaborating with a research institute to implement the Sensitise, Educate and Evaluate Dementia (SEED) project in Southeast Nigeria. We are hiring officers to support the project implementation.
Position: Research and Program Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Reports to: Principal Investigator, SEED Project
Duration: 12 months
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation and smooth running of the SEED project and other programmes of the organisation
- Plan meetings between the PI and other personnel on the project
- Learn the study protocol, develop questionnaires and coordinate field testing
- Supervise the recruitment and training of data collectors
- Accurate documentation and reporting of all project activities
- Ensure strict adherence to the study protocol and data collection procedures
- Facilitate the publication of pamphlets with information about the research project, the aims and benefits.
- Facilitate stakeholders’ engagement and management, including relevant ministries, departments and agencies of federal and state government.
- Manage the SSABHI secretariat activities
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree holder in medical sciences, social sciences or public health with five (5) years’ experience working in the field of academic research or with non-profit organisations including engagement with policy, practice and government constituencies. OR. A masters’ degree in development studies, social science, public health or related fields with two (2) years’ experience working in the field of academic research or with non-profit organisations including engagement with policy, practice and government constituencies. Membership of SSABHI will be an added advantage.
- Strong organizational and strategic planning skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent report writing and oral communication skills
- Strong liaison, representational and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of office administration principles and practices.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple partners.
- Familiarity with relevant research regulations and guidelines.
Position: Research Logistics Officer
Location: Okposi, Ebonyi State (Nigeria)
Reporting to: Principal Investigator, the SEED Project
Duration: 12 months
Responsibilities
- Develop a database of health facilities and eligible primary healthcare providers in the study location
- Organize advocacy visits to local health authorities and community health committees
- Facilitate the recruitment and training of data collectors
- Develop a data collection plan
- Organize transportation for all project activities
- Organize dissemination activities to the LGA and state government officials for the research project
- Collect and keep supporting documents for all field activities
- Manage relationship with community-based organizational partners.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree holder in medical sciences, social sciences or public health with five (5) years’ experience working in the field of academic research or with non-profit organisations.
- Experience in community engagement and mobilisation.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple activities.
- Excellent communication in the local dialect and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with the dialect and culture of the study location
- Knowledge of logistics principles and practices.
- Familiarity with relevant research regulations and guidelines.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via this application form (Apply here) by Monday, 26th May 2025 at 1700hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
