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.

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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Launch of NHREC E-Portal

On October 4, 2024, the National Health Research Ethics Committee of Nigeria launched the Nigeria “NHREC E-Portal” to facilitate the electronic submission, review, and approval process of health research applications in the country.