Background

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI is a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of mycobacterium and other diseases of public healthy importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.

AHRI would like to hire qualified candidate for the position of Junior Researcher (Research Nurse) for CEBHA Project.

Key responsibilities:

• Attend the training session organized by the project team.
• Assist in preparing training programs and materials for study site staff as deemed necessary
• Supervise and monitor data collection process and accurate completion of research documentation.
• Ensure the quality of data collected per study protocols and required standards.
• Participating in community sensitization, community engagement meeting and follow-up of study participants as necessary.
• Carry out day to day operation including data collection, supervision and field report preparation as necessary.
• Ensure all the research activities is conducted in accordance with the agreed protocol,
• Assist in coordination of field activities and project related administration work.
• Assist in obtaining relevant clinical data from patient cohorts.
• Securing the necessary recourse and facility for conducting a research.
• Liaise the project with the local health administration and other stakeholders.
• Anticipating the research project’s material needs and requesting supplies on time.
• Preparing and submitting periodic reports on study site performance.
• Other related responsibilities as requested by the project leader and/or director as necessary 

Job Requirements

• BSc in Nursing with minimum cGPA of 3.00 for Male & 2.75 for Female 
• Experience as Junior Researcher (Research Nurse) is an advantage

Other Competencies:

• Clinical experience in patient care and Afan Oromo language is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skill
• Knowledge and experience to the traditions and customs of the people in the project area is an advantage
• Personal motivation to work during off-hours including weekends when necessary.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.net on or before January 4, 2021.

• A CV/resume (not more than 3 pages)
• A cover letter (not more than one page)
• A one page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to the research site

No. Required: 01 (One)

References: Please provide three references including their e-mail address.

Employment Type: One year contract period with possible extension based on performance and budget availability.