INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT: Fellowship positions for the Mind the Gap (MTG) Project

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in Fellowship positions for the Mind the Gap (MTG) Project.  

The MTG Fellowship program aims to enhance individual capacity in entomological surveillance, focusing on early career entomologist within National Malaria or State Programs/ Public Health Research Institutes (PHRIs) in Nigeria.

Fellows will be supported to complete their PhD or MSc in Public Health/Medical Entomology at an accredited University in the Country.

Qualifications

The Candidate is expected to possess a Master’s degree in either Biological Sciences, Zoology, Public Health or its equivalent.

Experience with National or State Programs will be an added advantage.

Application Guidelines

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. A most updated CV which must include all the elements provided in attached Annex I template. Please note that you are not under any obligation to use the exact template just ensure the elements required are included. However, you are welcome to use the template exactly as it is if you so wish.

  • Motivation Letter
  • You are to provide a brief motivation letter (1 to 2 pages). Refer to the issues stated in attached Annex II to help ensure you address all relevant aspects to the fellowship program. You are welcome to include additional elements you might think are important to highlight.

Applications should addressed to the

The Director General/CEO

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

6 Edmund Crescent, Off Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba, Lagos.

Application submission:

All applications are to be submitted to the administrative unit of NIMR at MTG@nimr.gov.ng and copy Dr. Adeogun Adedapo at dapoadeogun@hotmail.com.

This should reach the Director-General’s office not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this publication. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted please.

Mrs. N. I. Akintan

Chief Administrative Officer

for: Director-General

Annex I Template

Visit to NIMR Asaba Outstation

The Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa, his management and research team paid a visit to the Delta State Ministry of Health, the office of the Secretary to the Delta State government while on a visit to NIMR outstation at Asaba on the 8th November, 2024.

The research dissemination meeting with the Delta State Ministry of Health and other health institutions was on enhancing One – Health Surveillance and control of vector-borne diseases related to climate change in West Africa Region.

The meeting was attended by the NIMR team led by Prof. J.O Obafunwa, DG-NIMR, Mr N.N Bitrus, Director of Administration, Prof. R.A Audu , Deputy-Director General and team lead for the One Health Research Consortium (Senegal and Nigeria Team), Dr Adedapo Adeogun, Chief Research Scientist, the Delta State Ministry of Health team, comprising of Dr Christian Tetsola, Director of Public Health Delta State MOH, Executive Secretary, Primary Healthcare Board , Dr (Mrs) Mildred Igumbor, Delta State Epidemiologist, Prof. Ehi Igumbor, a member of the Research team, Dr Reagan, WHO representative, Mr Obinna, NIMR Asaba outstation administrator, and others.

The team also visited the office of the Secretary to the State Government of Delta State and was received by the SSG, Mr Kingsley Emu.

NIMR-WAAW 2024 Webinar

The NIMR AMR Research Committee in commemoration of the WAAW 2024, presents webinar titled:

Educate, AdvocaTe and Act now to fight the rise of Resistance

ZOOM Meeting Link

Embracing Technology in Lab Diagnostics is Essential – Prof. Audu

Prof. Rosemary Audu, Director of Research-NIMR and Professor of Medical Virology-Lead City University
delivered her inaugural lecture titled “Challenges and Prospects of Laboratory Diagnostics in Africa: Disentangling the Puzzle” at Lead City University today, 24th Oct 2024.

The management and staff of NIMR congratulate her on the successful delivery of her lecture.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant positions for the Vertex Amplitude Phase III Clinical Trial Project.

Project Officer: (1 position) Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Social Sciences from a recognized university.

Community Health Extension Workers: (3 positions) Qualification:

  • Professional Diploma in Community Health with license to practice as a Community Health Worker.

Application Guidelines:

  • A formal application letter
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
  • Certificates

Interested candidates should submit their applications to:

The Director-General/CEO

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Off Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba – Lagos.

This should reach the Director-General’s office not later than four (4), weeks from the date of this publication. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be considered.

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