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
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 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
