RESEARCH ASSISTANT at INSTITUTE OF HUMAN VIROLOGY NIGERIA (IHVN)

JOB VACANCY – RESEARCH ASSISTANT | INSTITUTE OF HUMAN VIROLOGY NIGERIA (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and cancer, is currently recruiting for the position of Research Assistant in Abuja, Nigeria.

IHVN delivers impactful health interventions through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, capacity building, and care/support services, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s public health sector.

Job Details

• Position: Research Assistant
• Location: Abuja, Nigeria
• Department: International Research Centre of Excellence
• Employment Type: Adhoc (Temporary Appointment)
• Application Deadline: 10th August, 2026

Position Overview

The Research Assistant will support the implementation of research and project activities under the INFORM Africa Research Hub grant. This role blends research, data analysis, and science communication, ensuring project outputs are well-documented and effectively communicated across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Scientific Writing

• Support the development of scientific publications, including literature reviews and manuscript drafting
• Contribute to grant writing and proposal development

Communication & Documentation

• Draft social media content, success stories, and event summaries
• Collaborate with the communications team to produce high-quality science communication materials
• Monitor and report engagement on digital platforms

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Assist in preparing grant reports and maintaining accurate project documentation
• Organize and update project files (including OneDrive folders)
• Take and submit detailed meeting minutes within specified timelines

Capacity Building & Logistics

• Support training sessions and capacity-building activities
• Prepare training materials and manage participant documentation
• Provide logistical support and post-event reporting

Data Management

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of project data

Additional Tasks

• Provide administrative and research support as assigned, including photography and grant tracking

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Microbiology or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in scientific writing, research support, or project administration
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools

Safeguarding (PSEAH)

IHVN maintains a strict policy on Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). All applicants will undergo background checks and must adhere to the organization’s safeguarding standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IHVN is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, religion, ethnicity, age, or other protected characteristics.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents:

• Application Letter
• Detailed CV
• Contact details of two professional referees

All applications should be submitted in Microsoft Word format to:
careers@ihvnigeria.org

Subject Line: Research Assistant Application

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.