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The
Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in
2004 as an affiliate of the Institute of Human Virology,
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore in the
United States of America. It has grown to become a leading local
non-governmental organization addressing the HIV/AIDS crises in
Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment,
care,
prevention, and support for people
living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS but has now expanded
its services to other infectious and non-infectious diseases
including, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases.
IHVN is structured to develop and maintain linkages with local
and international organizations in collaborative ways that
support the Government of Nigeria’s health sector strategic
plans. IHVN key technical and funding partners are the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Fund to
Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Graduate Interviewer
Employer: Gede Foundation/Institute of Human Virology Nigeria
Work
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Immediate Supervisor/Reports To: Dr. Cynthia Ticao Type of
Appointment: Temporary (less than one year)
Summary
Gede Foundation (The Foundation) is engaged in partnership with
the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) from November
2014 to December 2015 to conduct a prevalence study of common
mental disorders (CMDs) in a sample of 1,200 people living with
HIV/AIDS in the FCT.
The Interviewer will be trained on the use of WHO’s Composite
International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) tool and will be part
of the research team to collect data on depression, alcohol
abuse disorder abuse, and suicidality.
Essential Functions
The Interviewer will be responsible for:
- Explaining the purpose and nature of the study to
respondents joining the study
- Ensuring that respondents stay motivated throughout the
interview
- Answering respondents’ questions and concerns
- Obtaining informed consent for participation in the study
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- BS Degree in any Health related field/discipline or
Psychology is preferable
- At least one year work experience with a recognized
research institution/project
- Demonstrate understanding of the complexity of issues
related to HIV/AIDS and mental health
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to carry out complex assignments under challenging
field conditions
- Familiarity with prevalence study research tools on
HIV/AIDS, mental health, or related topics 2) Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication
skills in English
- Additional communication skills in any Nigerian language
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with
situations that may require discretion
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication
skills in English
- Additional communication skills in any Nigerian language
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with
situations that may require discretion
- Demonstrate understanding of the complexity of issues
related to HIV/AIDS and mental health
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to carry out complex assignments under challenging
field conditions
Interview period for short listed applicants: 18th – 20th March,
2015 .
Schedule Work Time: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with 1
hour lunch break)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their (using
Microsoft Word format), (i) their detailed cv, and, (ii) a one
page cover letter which answers the following – What are the
most common problems faced by Interviewers when administering a
lengthy (40 minutes or more) questionnaire to respondents in
either rural and/or urban setting? From your own experience,
how can these problems be overcome?
All application letters and curriculum vitae should be
submitted to: careers@ihvnigeria.org
Application Deadline 9th March,
2015.