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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, COVID-19, cancer and other non-communicable diseases through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and 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’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

To advance research on anal cancer prevention research in vulnerable populations living with HIV in Nigeria through the IMPACT study, IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: IMPACT Study Physician

Job Type: Full Time. This is a 2-year contract position.

Job Location: TRUST clinic, Abuja.

Opening Date: Tuesday, 23^rd July 2024

Closing Date: 12^th August 2024

Job Duties and Responsibilities-He/She will:

• Undergo and complete cancer prevention training on the job and will maintain their certification throughout the duration of the position.
• Gently communicate with vulnerable patients about the pathogenesis of human papillomavirus (HPV), the risk of developing anal cancer, and the options for prevention and treatment procedures.
• Assess patients for anal cancer by conducting anal swabbing, digital anal rectal examination, and high-resolution anoscopy (HRA)-directed biopsy sampling for histology diagnosis.
• Document cases in the logbook on REDCap including notes about the procedure and impressions.
• Work with pathology and communicate histological findings and implications of a high-grade precancer (HSIL) diagnosis as well as discuss the treatment plan with the patient.
• Treat patients for high-grade precancerous lesions (HSIL) using hyfrecation/electrocautery for ablation. Prescribe medications as indicated.
• Evaluate treatment progress, assess the health and well-being of the patient, and document findings.
• Refer patients for further care for any dysplasia that cannot be addressed at the clinic level and any suspected cases of cancer.
• Encourage participants to return for annual anal cancer screening.
• Engage with the study and implementation science teams to improve the development of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent). Postgraduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health or Epidemiology is an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, and possess a current medical practice license
• Previous experience in HIV-related, implementation science, or cancer research is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance in HIV or cancer clinical care and service delivery amongst vulnerable population will be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• MS Office – high proficiency
• REDCap – intermediate proficiency
• Problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Medical/Research Laboratory experience

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience. Salary is contingent on grant funding.

Reporting: He/She will report to the Head of the Trust Clinic and the Principal Investigators of the IMPACT study.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitale and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The Resilient HIV Implementation Science with Sexual & Gender Minority Youths using Evidence (RISE) study to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the HealthMpowerment (HMP) mobile health application is a new 5-year NIH funded multi-country projected from UMB in collaboration with 5 clinical research performance sites (CRPS) across four countries in sub-Saharan Africa – Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia.

Job Title	Data Officer – Digital Health for Key Populations in HIV Care and Prevention
Employment Type	Full-Time
Location	Abuja

Opening Date:       16^th July 2024

Closing Date:         30^th July 2024

Description and objectives:

IHVN is seeking a dedicated and passionate Data Officer to join our team and play a crucial role in a groundbreaking project focused on improving HIV care and prevention among key populations through digital health interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with healthcare providers, key population civil society organization, and Study and Data Coordinator to ensure the quality of study data. The candidate will be responsible for managing study data collection forms and databases, data entry of paper-based clinical forms into the REDCap study database, and provide trouble-shooting support for the digital health app.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the day-to-day coordination and management of study-related data and digital health app functioning at the site level.
2. Check for completeness in source documents and consistency between paper-based registers and the REDCap database.
3. Carry out daily manual data checks to verify completeness check for data errors against paper forms.
4. Extract data from participant electronic health records or tablet-based data to REDCap.
5. Ensure completeness, validity, consistency, timeliness, and accuracy of electronic health record data and/or tablet-based data.
6. Evaluate databases and check for inconsistencies, duplicates, or missing data on a weekly basis.
7. Meet monthly with the study statistician to review data and address any issues with data quality, merges, and freezes.
8. Train healthcare staff and key population participants on the use of the digital health app, with support from the Study and Data Coordinator.
9. Ensure that project activities are executed in compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
10. Work with the digital health app team to troubleshoot issues.
11. Collaborate with the Study and Data Coordinator and other study team members to collect, manage, and analyze project data.
12. Participate in team meetings and provide input on project data.
13. Participate in the review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) established for data management.
14. Lead data collection activities, such as participant enrolment and questionnaires as needed.

Required competencies

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field
• Human subject protection and good clinical practice training

      Experience

• Strong understanding of digital health technologies and their application in healthcare settings.
• Experience with Microsoft, Excel, Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, electronic medical record systems, and REDCap

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Knowledge of ethical considerations related to working with key populations and vulnerable communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sensitivity to cultural and social issues impacting key populations in HIV care and prevention.

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:

  Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one Microsoft Word document with the position applied for and location well captured as the subject of the email 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 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.