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Position Overview

• JSI is hiring two state research assistants. The research assistants will work with the State team lead and HAPPI team to strengthen the assessment portion of the lessons learned from the recent HPV Vaccine Introduction, will interact with key Government and Non-Governmental Stakeholders, caregivers, community leaders, health care workers, and State/LGA-level managers, with the aim to better understand their perception and key lessons from the vaccine introduction

Responsibilities of the Nigeria Learning Qualitative Research Assistant.
Specific responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include, but not be limited to, the following assigned duties:

• Support the state lead to recruit participants for the research
• Support notes takers
• Conduct interviews and support translation and transcription
• Import paper tools, voice recording, notes and input it into database
• Synthesis of interview findings, thematically analysis manual data
• Support the state lead  state level report
• Participate in daily debrief
• Complete additional activities assigned by the state team lead.

Deliverables:

• Set up data database
• Interviews conducted
• State level report

Qualifications
Is a consultancy position in which the consultant must be based in Adamawa and Benue States for this position the candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Design, Qualitative Research or Social science or related area. Comparable work experience will be considered.
• Solid experience on Social Science or SBCC especially the Nigerian context.
• Knowledge of Immunization programme policies and strategies is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of the functioning of health system management and Health Programs at state, LGA, Health facility and community levels in Nigeria is desirable but not required
• Knowledge and familiar with the implementation of study protocols in Nigeria
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills in English
• Excellent communicator, able to easily share information
• Ability to work under pressure and in complex environments with multiple tasks and manage personal stress levels
• Ability to work effectively and independently (with minimal supervision) in a wide variety of situations
• Availability for internal trips in Nigeria for research settings up to four weeks.

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Position Overview

• JSI is hiring two state research note takers. The research will work with the State team lead and research assistant to strengthen the assessment portion of the lessons learned from the recent HPV Vaccine Introduction, will interact with key Government and Non-Governmental Stakeholders, caregivers, community leaders, health care workers, and State/LGA-level managers, with the aim to better understand their perception and key lessons from the vaccine introduction

Responsibilities of the Nigeria Learning Qualitative Research Assistant
Specific responsibilities of the Research Note Taker will include, but not be limited to, the following assigned duties:

• Be a part of interview, recording and transcribing of interviews, support interviews, participate in daily debrief
• Work closely with the research assistant and other members of the team.
• Harmonize notes with the research assistant and share with the state team lead.

Qualifications
Is a consultancy position in which the consultant must be based in Adamawa and Benue States for this position the candidate must have the following qualifications:

• HND / Degree in Design, health sciences. Comparable work experience will be considered.
• Solid experience on Social Science or SBCC especially the Nigerian context.
• Experience note taking for research interviews
• Availability for internal trips in Adamawa and Benue States for research settings

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Job Summary

• We are hiring a qualitative research consultant proficient inhuman-centered design in Nigeria. The lead consultant will work with global and national HAPPI team to strengthen the qualitative assessment portion of the lessons learned from the recent HPV Vaccine Introduction, will interact with key Government and Non-Governmental Stakeholders, caregivers, community leaders, health care workers, and State/LGA-level managers,  with the aim to better understand their perception and key lessons from the vaccine introduction, including issues of availability, access, client experience of care, socio-economic factors, health care worker motivation, implications to health-seeking behaviors, and others, so as to inform HAPPI and NPHCDA to use the lessons in making improvements in the follow up phase of the introduction.

Specific Objectives of the learning research
The objectives of the HPV learning are to:

• Get the perception of the key stakeholders on the just concluded HPVVI in selected States.
• Identify and synthesize the drivers of vaccination and under-vaccination, with a focus on the drivers and determinants in selected States
• Document key lessons learned and share with next set of implementing States to make improvements
• Identify potential opportunities or solutions to overcome the observed barriers and root causes of under-immunization for HPV vaccine

Type of Study

• The lead consultant in collaboration with the State leads will develop or adapt protocols and data collection tools for  methods assessment. The consultant is expected to use a range of mix methods (one-on-one interviews, observational methods, workshop facilitation) including the human-centered design approach that is particularly intended to understand deeper motivations, behaviors, and barriers.
• We will incorporate HAPPI’s expertise to generate new and deep insights that are then used to design a range of possible interventions and solutions to support project implementation in the focal States.

Responsibilities of the Nigeria Research Lead Consultant
Specific responsibilities of the Nigeria Lead Research Consultant will include, but not be limited to, the following assigned duties:

• Attend kickoff and orientation sessions with national and central HAPPI staff
• Assist with adaptation of data collection tools, including semi-structured and open-ended interview guides, targeting family and community members, health workers, and health system managers
• Prepare field data collection and ensure implementation of the study
• Setting up and logistics of key-informant interviews (KIIs) at national, State, LGA, Health facility and community levels
• Semi-structured and open-ended key-informant interviews, at the community, LGA, State and/or National levels
• Daily and weekly reporting of KII findings
• Iterate data collection and workshop tools based on emergent findings, as needed.
• Lead qualitative data analysis and     r consolidation of results       
• Develop a final study report
• Oversee quality of learning assessment
• Supervise and oversee the data collection team

Deliverables:
At the end of the 60 days assignment, the consultant will be expected to have delivered the following:

• Participate (initially) in the weekly/biweekly HAPPI’s meeting to consolidate ideas and provide feedback on the progress report
• Protocol with budget and data collection tools adapted or re- developed and submitted to IRB
• Field workers identified and trained for data collection. Orientation module developed.
• Data management system developed
• Workshops to provide feedback to stakeholder performed
• Final report and presentation slide deck developed, submitted to HAPPI and approved

Qualifications
Is a consultancy position in which the consultant must be based in Nigeria and for this position the candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Design, Qualitative Research or Social science or related area. Comparable work experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of work in the area of research and health system or public health.
• Knowledge of HCD approaches
• Solid experience on Social Science or SBCC especially the Nigerian context.
• Knowledge of Immunization programme policies and strategies is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of the functioning of health system management and Health Programs at state, LGA, Health facility and community levels in Nigeria is desirable but not required
• Knowledge and familiar with the implementation of study protocols in Nigeria
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills in English
• Excellent demonstrated leadership skills and works well in teams
• Excellent communicator, able to easily share information
• Ability to work under pressure and in complex environments with multiple tasks and manage personal stress levels
• Ability to work effectively and independently (with minimal supervision) in a wide variety of situations
• Availability for internal trips in Nigeria for research settings up to four weeks.

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Responsibilities

• Liaise with the project teams and partners, including SPHCDA, CHAI, WHO and UNICEF to ensure the successful implementation of project activities, including creating work plans, and reporting. Help facilitate coordination for budgeting and reconciliation of finances.
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders, including Ministry of Health, SPHCDA, Ministry of Education, NGOs, civil society, private sector partners, etc.
• Support for the development of HPV routinization micro plans as well as the roll out.
• Provide regular reports and updates as directed by supervising National Technical Advisor and other staff to key stakeholders on HAPPI project.
• Coordinate with partners to co-facilitate or participate in trainings and organizing key events and meetings.
• Work with SPHCDA, CHAI and UNICEF and support demand generation activities, IEC material development, sensitization and community engagement for sustained vaccination with HPVV
• Provide technical support for project activities, monitoring, supervision, reporting, evaluation, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist with other programmatic and administrative duties as required for successful implementation of HAPPI program activities.
• Liaise with other technical experts across JSI.
• Represent HAPPI project as a member of Technical Working Groups (TWGs) at the State level.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor.

Deliverables

• Completed work plan and successful ongoing implementation of project activities.
• Mid-point report and update as directed by supervising National Technical Advisor
• Final report and update as directed by supervising National Technical Advisor

Qualifications

• Medical Degree in Public Health / Microbiology / Epidemiology / Social Sciences / or related field, from a reputed institute.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in vaccines and immunization with demonstrated skills in vaccine implementation.
• Experience in projects that involve liaising with government institutions, USAID, Public Health Institutions, WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and/or other stakeholders and NGOs.
• Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: digital health, health systems strengthening, MNCH, and infectious diseases.
• Proven ability to multi-task and collaborate work effectively with senior staff, colleagues, donors, partner organizations, stakeholders, local institutions, and others at all levels.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
• Fluency in English required and preferably an additional local language spoken in the state
• Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in application of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Proven success drafting, proofreading, and editing documents.
• Extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-site organization and in a team-based structure.