- Company: Malaria Consortium
- Location: Kaduna, Oyo, and Sokoto, Nigeria
- Job type: Contract
- Deadline: 22 October 2026
About the role
Malaria Consortium is recruiting Research Assistants to support the DISBURMA Study (Disaggregating the Burden of Severe Malaria in Paediatric Populations in Nigeria). This is a contract position based in Kaduna, Oyo, or Sokoto. The study aims to quantify the burden, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of severe malaria among children and adolescents aged 0–20 years using retrospective hospital records from 2021 to 2025.
Responsibilities
- Receive briefings from the Malaria and Public Health team on the assignment.
- Identify severe malaria cases from hospital registers and case notes.
- Collaborate with medical record officers to retrieve and extract data.
- Capture data elements into the electronic database (SurveyCTO), including demographics, clinical presentations, laboratory results, and treatment details.
- Respond to data queries from the project’s technical team and partners.
Requirements
- Minimum of a diploma in a health-related course.
- Currently working in the pediatric or medical ward of the project hospital as staff or a volunteer.
- Registered nurse/midwife or equivalent subject-matter experience.
- Significant experience in inpatient care.
- Experience using electronic platforms for data capture and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Completion of the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya is mandatory.
How to apply
Submit your resume in PDF format via the online application link for your specific location before 5:00 PM on Thursday, 22nd October 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Note that Malaria Consortium does not accept hardcopy CVs or payment during recruitment.
- Kaduna: Apply Online
- Oyo: Apply Online
- Sokoto: Apply Online
You must also complete the Safeguarding Course using this link: Kaya Connect
