About the Role
Malaria Consortium is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the DISBURMA Study (Disaggregating the Burden of Severe Malaria in Paediatric Populations in Nigeria). In this role, you will play a crucial part in gathering vital retrospective hospital data to help shape future malaria control strategies and health policies across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Retrieve inpatient medical records, case notes, and laboratory registers for severe malaria cases dating from 2021 to 2025.
- Collaborate closely with medical record officers to extract accurate patient demographics, clinical presentations, treatments, and outcomes.
- Input and manage collected data efficiently using electronic data capture platforms like SurveyCTO.
- Respond promptly to data queries from project technical teams, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), and state partners.
- Ensure strict confidentiality and adherence to health research ethics protocols throughout the data collection process.
- Minimum of a diploma in a health-related course, or a registered nurse/midwife qualification with active clinical experience.
- Currently working as a staff member or volunteer in the pediatric or medical ward of the project health facility.
- Demonstrated experience in inpatient healthcare and medical record management.
- Proficiency in utilizing electronic platforms and mobile tools for data capture and reporting.
- Strong communication skills and familiarity with secondary, tertiary, or private healthcare settings.
- Candidates residing locally in Ibadan South West (Challenge ward) or Irepo (Iba 1 ward) in Oyo State are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Opportunity to contribute significantly to vital public health research and malaria control in Nigeria.
- Professional development and hands-on experience working with an internationally recognized NGO.
- Collaboration with governmental health institutions and academic partners.