The International Foundation Against Infectious Disease in Nigeria (ifain.org), is a non Governmental, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to execute medical research in the field of infectious diseases with the goal of identifying causes of serious infections and promoting cure or prevention for these conditions in Nigeria. The organization is supported by research grants from foreign universities, international donor agencies and has collaborative links with several Nigerian tertiary institutions. 

 

We seek applications from qualified candidates to fill the position:

 

Research Medical Officer /Senior Medical Officer 

 

Position Summary/Purpose of Position

•   Medical officers will provide clinical services for screening and enrolment of study participants from clinical sites.

•   They are expected to be proficient in the clinical management of children.

 

 

Qualifications

•  Holders of this position are required to have completed the National Youth Service Corp. For the senior Medical Officers, part 1 of either the National Post Graduate Medical College or the West African College of Physicians is required.

•  Candidates who have completed training in Paediatrics from either college who are interested in pursuing an academic career in Paediatrics and seek research experience may also apply.

•  Position will be posted in Abuja, Nyanya, Kano, Gwagwalada, Ilorin and other future sites which may be in rural areas. Candidate may also be asked to occasionally travel internationally.

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should please submit cover letter with research interests, curriculum vitae, name and e-mail address of three professional references to: [email protected]

 

Note: Only e-mailed applications will be accepted.