Vacancies At The Institute Of Human Virology, Nigeria


Posted on: Tue 17-12-2013

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR/REPORTS TO: TRUST Site Manager
OPERATIONAL CONTACTS/Primary working relationships will be with the following: TRUST Study Site Manager, TRUST Study Interviewers, TRUST Study Coupon Manager, TRUST Study clinical staff
OFFICE/DEPARTMENT: TRUST Study 
SCHEDULED WORK TIMES: Monday - Friday
SUMMARY/OVERVIEW
The TRUST Study, a study on male to male transmission of HIV is evaluating the impact of providing comprehensive and integrated prevention, treatment and care. The Interviewer will conduct specific interviews for all participants and prepare participants for clinical evaluation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
BS degree in any health related field/discipline is preferable
Two or more years working with networks of hard to reach populations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in English
Additional communication skills in any Nigerian language
Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with situations that may require discretion
Demonstrate understanding of the complexity of issues relating to HIV/AIDS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Interviewer is responsible for:
Explaining the purpose and nature of the study to new participants joining the study
Assessing participants understanding of the study including the nature of visits and samples to collected
Answering participants questions and concern
Taking written informed consent for participation in the study
Performing HIV Counseling and Testing and preparing participants for clinical evaluation
Opening Date: 16/12/13 
Closing Date: 31/1/14 
Method of Application
Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to the. Associate Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] .
Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.