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Epidemiological Research Institute and ERIC Institute are trading names of Epidemiological Resources and Investigation Consultancy (ERIC) Limited, a registered company (RC 1265952) in Nigeria and certified for the United States Federal Information Securities Management Act of 2014 (FISMA).
Epidemiological Resources and Investigation Consultancy (ERIC Institute) LTD, is an epidemiological research and public health consultancy firm based in Nigeria, in collaboration with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and African Academy of Sciences, will be implementing a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) funded piloting of a Maternal and Child Health Research Project called the Kaduna Infant Development (KID) Birth Cohort Study. The project's primary goal is to investigate the environmental factors that contribute to the development of childhood stunting in Nigeria
Globally, almost a quarter of under-five children are stunted, and Africa contributes to a third of the global burden of childhood stunting (impaired growth and development). Stunting predominantly occurs in the first 1000 days of life and often begins during pregnancy. The maternal and child health research project will be conducted in Northern Nigeria to provide insight on intrauterine exposures that could adversely impact prenatal and postnatal growth. The two-year project which started in December 2021 will end in November 2023 and will be implemented in Kaduna State of Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Data Manager
Summary/Overview: The right candidate to fill this position will provide research technical support to the Principal Investigator in implementing research activities. S/he will take the lead in developing data capturing tools, field-testing, data collection and management processes. Furthermore, s/he will develop data analysis plan and conduct appropriate data analyses and participate in knowledge generation and utilization efforts. S/he will report to the Research Coordinator/Program Manager.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications and Skills
Research Coordinator at a Maternal and Child Health Research Project
Epidemiological Research and Investigation Consultancy (ERIC Institute) LTD, is an epidemiological research and public health consultancy firm based in Nigeria, in collaboration with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and African Academy of Sciences, will be implementing a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) funded piloting of a Maternal and Child Health Research Project called the Kaduna Infant Development (KID) Birth Cohort Study. The project's primary goal is to investigate the environmental factors that contribute to the development of childhood stunting in Nigeria.
Globally, almost a quarter of under-five children are stunted, and Africa contributes to a third of the global burden of childhood stunting (impaired growth and development). Stunting predominantly occurs in the first 1000 days of life and often begins during pregnancy. The maternal and child health research project will be conducted in Northern Nigeria to provide insight on intrauterine exposures that could adversely impact prenatal and postnatal growth. The two-year project which started in December 2021 will end in November 2023 and will be implemented in Kaduna State of Nigeria.
Summary/Overview: The Research Coordinator works with and under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI).
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description
An experienced Research Coordinator is sought to oversee this study in Kaduna State for a period of 20 months.
The position reports to the Principal Investigator and from whom s/he receives day-to-day technical supervision and other support.
The Research Coordinator will support, facilitate and coordinate daily research activities.
S/he will work with the Principial Investigator of the study, research sponsor and institution and colleagues to support and provide guidance on aspects of the study e.g., administration of the compliance, finance and personnel.
The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the program plan, coordinating core teams, arranging network meetings, coordinating training evaluations, monitoring of programs and ensuring that all program milestones are met.
S/he will ensure that budget and reports timelines are met and a good working relationship established with Key Project Personnel.
The Research Coordinator will provide overall coordination of the research study, overseeing the ethical implementation of the study, participate in training of data collection staff and coordinates data collection; oversee recruitment and follow-up of human participants, as well as to write and edit reports and manuscripts.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: info@ericinstitute.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
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