Research Assistant - Sokoto

About this role

The role is for a Research Assistant to support the DISBURMA study, a multi-centre retrospective cohort project examining severe malaria in children and adolescents aged 0 to 20 years across 18 Nigerian facilities. The position involves data extraction from hospital records for severe malaria cases recorded between 2021 and 2025, using an electronic data capture system, and collaboration with the research team to ensure accurate data submission. The study aims to estimate incidence, presentations, outcomes and facility differences in severe malaria burden and management. The employer is Malaria Consortium Nigeria, working with health partners to support malaria control initiatives and research. The assignment targets candidates currently working in pediatric or medical wards with health data capture experience and relevant qualifications. Location includes several candidate sites across Nigeria, including Sokoto.

What you would do

• Identify severe malaria cases from registers and case notes.
• Coordinate with medical record officers to retrieve records and send data to the electronic database.
• Capture required data elements from primary sources using the data collection tool.
• Enter demographic, clinical, laboratory, treatment and outcome data into the system.
• Record data on pre referral treatment, antimalarial therapies and follow up after treatment.
• Note comorbidities and complications and patient outcomes.
• Respond to data requests from the project team and partners.
• Support daily data extraction and ensure data quality for the study period (2021-2025).
• Assist with organising and delivering data extracts from multiple sources as needed.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to study protocols.

What they are asking for

• Diploma in a health-related field or equivalent experience in health services provision.
• Experience in inpatient care in pediatric or medical wards.
• Registered nurse or midwife or equivalent health professional qualifications.
• Experience using electronic data capture platforms.
• Familiarity with hospital data sources (secondary/tertiary/private).
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with government, NGOs or academic institutions is desirable.
• Residents of the specified LGAs are encouraged to apply.

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