Research Scientist at eHealth Systems Africa

Background

EHA Clinics, a for-profit subsidiary of the eHealth Systems Africa Foundation, is transforming primary healthcare in Nigeria through technology-driven clinics. By integrating key accelerators, we are scaling up access to comprehensive healthcare while setting new standards for quality, convenience, and personalized services. As we continue to expand, our focus remains on enhancing patient experience and broadening the scope of our offerings. Research is a fundamental pillar of EHA Clinics’ mission to improve patient and community wellness. We conduct innovative studies aimed at advancing healthcare delivery, covering diverse fields such as point-of-care laboratory diagnostics, AI-powered medical solutions, disease epidemiology, next-generation sequencing, medical diagnostics, public health, and health economics.

We actively collaborate with established and emerging research organizations, donor agencies, and multilateral institutions—including UNICEF, bilateral donors, private companies like THINKMD, and academic institutions. Our partnerships enable us to provide essential on-the-ground support for research projects across Nigeria.

Additionally, we are committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare innovators by offering students and interns a dynamic and scientifically rigorous environment to develop their ideas and products. Our vision is to establish EHA Clinics as a leading research institution in Nigeria, driving significant advancements in science and healthcare.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our expanding research team and contribute to our growing portfolio of impactful projects.

• Job Type:Full Time
• Qualification:MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
• Experience:2 years
• Location:Abuja , Kano
• Job Field:Data, Business Analysis and AI , Research

Purpose of the position

• The research scientist will independently design and conduct various research studies and projects at EHA Clinics under the direction of the Chief Innovation Officer.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft grant applications and study proposals after reviewing RFPs and background literature
• Identify and develop data collection and data analysis strategies
• Design research protocols and experiments to test hypotheses and objectives
• Design and code data collection tools in REDCap and SurveyCTO etc
• Analyze data using statistical programming languages (R, Stata)
• Support principal investigators in analyzing and interpreting results and writing discussion sections of manuscripts.
• Prepare draft reports and manuscripts for publications
• Meet with funders and investigators to prepare research implementation plans and protocols.
• Create, test and refine study protocols, workflow and related training material
• Prepare informed consent and ethics committee applications.
• Recruit and supervise research interns and associates.
• Independently write open letters/commentaries/opinions on varied research topics to inform and influence the scientific community.
• Regularly create social media posts and stories to increase the visibility of the department in the local and professional community.
• Assist the finance team to prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Conduct outreach activities at universities and other suitable organizations to solicit new projects and staff.
• Coordinate with external consultants as needed on projects.
• Work closely with intramural and extramural colleagues to identify new research topics and funding opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to EHA Clinics code of conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Requirements

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
• Master’s degree with honors or PhD in science, medicine or public health from a leading accredited university.
• A minimum of two years of outstanding work experience as a research scientist or support staff in a nationally recognized organization is essential.
• Primary authorship of peer-reviewed original research publications in high-quality journals.
• Demonstrable experience applying sound scientific principles and practices to a wide range of fields.
• Written and spoken language proficiency in applicable languages.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with a wide variety of patients, medical staff, and caregivers.
• Data analysis proficiency in R, Stata.
• Proficiency in data collection tools such as ReDCAP, SurveyCTO.
• Good documentation and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time as required.

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