Are you searching for a public health job in Nigeria, a research-focused career, or the latest IHVN recruitment opportunity? The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is currently hiring for the position of Research Assistant in Abuja, offering a great opportunity to join one of the country’s most reputable health institutions.
IHVN is a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious and non-infectious diseases including HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and cancer. Through decades of impactful work, IHVN continues to strengthen Nigeria’s health system with high-quality research, clinical care, and capacity-building programs.
Job Title: Research Assistant
Location: Abuja
Application Deadline: 22nd December, 2025
About the Role
This Research Assistant job at IHVN plays a key role in supporting scientific activities under the TB/HIV GC7 Project. The successful candidate will work closely with the Research Officer to support:
- Data collection
- Literature reviews
- Manuscript and abstract preparation
- Research documentation
- Administrative and coordination tasks
This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in scientific writing, data analysis, and public health research.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will contribute to various research and writing functions, including:
- Conducting high-quality literature reviews and summarizing findings.
- Drafting sections of scientific manuscripts, including methods, results, and discussion.
- Assisting in the development of research protocols, study tools, and ethics submissions.
- Supporting data cleaning, basic statistical analysis, and interpretation.
- Preparing policy briefs, research summaries, abstracts, and presentation materials.
- Ensuring adherence to standard academic referencing styles.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of sources, drafts, and revisions.
- Participating in team meetings and providing updates on writing progress.
Expected Deliverables
Successful applicants are expected to produce:
- High-quality literature review summaries
- Draft and edited manuscript sections
- Completed conference abstracts
- Technical briefs and research summaries
- Updated citation libraries (Zotero/Mendeley)
- Well-documented writing progress and revision logs
Education & Experience Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (completed or ongoing) is an added advantage.
- Evidence of strong academic writing (essays, thesis, reports, or published work).
Work Experience
- Prior experience as a research assistant or academic writer is desirable.
- Experience writing manuscripts, proposals, or policy briefs is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of qualitative or quantitative analysis tools (NVivo, STATA, R, SPSS) is beneficial.
- Experience conducting systematic or scoping reviews is preferred.
Core Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong scientific writing capabilities
- Excellent command of English and academic writing conventions
- Ability to conduct literature searches and analyze scientific evidence
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in referencing styles (APA, Vancouver, Harvard)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High integrity and respect for confidentiality
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their Application Letter and detailed CV (in Microsoft Word format) to:
Subject Line: Research Assistant
Applications should be addressed to:
The Assistant Director, Human Resources, IHVN
If you're passionate about public health research, scientific writing, and impactful health programs, this is a valuable opportunity to join IHVN’s dynamic team in Abuja.
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