Research Project Coordinator - Kano

Who we are

EHA Clinics is a world-class comprehensive health care service provider located in Nigeria. We aim to bridge the gap between patients and healthcare services in any setting: the clinic, the home, or through innovative online and mobile solutions. All of our clinics are equipped with the latest healthcare technologies, and the most dedicated team of healthcare professionals, providing a unique range of patient-centric services.

Mission Statement

We are on a mission to deliver quality health care that is accessible, effective, and affordable. By leveraging technology and an exceptional team, we provide a superior experience, improved outcomes, and reduced pricing for our individual, family, and business members.

Core Values

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE:  We deliver ever-increasing value and convenience to our customers and ensure they are treated with the utmost respect and service regardless of income or social status.

QUALITY: We strive to improve our customers' health, families, and community. We will continuously improve our quality to provide health care services according to the best available science.

SAFETY: We ensure our staff are trained to perform their duties safely and reduce the spread of infections. Our facilities and processes are designed to ensure maximum safety for our customers.

STAFF ENGAGEMENT: We invest in the well-being, training, and development of our staff.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP: We work to reduce waste and maximize value to our customers, investors, and partners.

Our services:

• Medical Services
• Research and Informatics
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory & Diagnostics
• Community Health (REACH Program)
• Telehealth and Telemedicine

                              MISSION OBJECTIVE

Research is a core component of EHA Clinics dedication to enhancing health care. Our Research team is on a mission is to lead the way in medical research within Nigeria, aiming to significantly improve the health of Nigerians. We are committed to conducting pioneering research and translating these findings into practical benefits that enhance the daily lives of individuals. As an integral part of EHA Clinics, our team works to uncover new insights and solutions, ensuring that our research directly contributes to the organization's overarching mission of delivering quality, accessible, and affordable health care. 

The Research Project Coordinator  provides oversight on critical aspects of project design and delivery enabling program (business) teams (specify area) to pursue opportunities and demonstrate effective capacities from initiation to implementation.  The effective oversight of program operational issues ensures anticipatory action in monitoring and creative response in sustaining seamless program management.

                      DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

                    MANAGE INTEGRATED PROCESSES

PURPOSE

• Coordinate a team of research associates, field staff, and clinical staff to successfully execute research projects
• Provide significant input to grant applications and RFPs.
• Prepare and obtain Ethics Review Board and other applicable approvals
• Oversee provision of service promoting optimal delivery processes against program requirements and pace

                                              ADVISE

ENGAGEMENT

• Identify procurement need for the team and coordinate timely procurement of research equipment and consumables to ensure resource availability and allocation
• Recommend remedial measures to address issues related to project delivery to improve outcome
• Meet with funders and investigators to prepare research implementation plans and provide project updates.
• Coordinate with external consultants as needed on projects

                                 SUSTAIN STANDARDS

DELIVERY

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Supervise operational delivery of services for all active project meeting timeliness standards aligning with business requirements;
• Actively monitor the performance of team members to ensure they meet deliverables and deadlines
• Organize data on overall program performance illustrating issues affecting quality against metrics in all active project

               TARGETED SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Master degree in public health, biological science, or a similar field from an accredited university will be an added advantage.
• Experience coordinating clinical trial projects or community research projects. Knowledge of good clinical practice will be an added advantage
• A minimum of two years of experience as a research scientist in a national or international organization with demonstrable project coordination is essential. Basic project management certification from a reputable provider.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.   Strong computer skills, including Google Suite. Good documentation and analytical skills. Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time as required.

Remuneration

EHA Clinics is committed to fair and competitive compensation for its employees. We want our team members in all locations to feel valued for their unique skills, expertise, and talents and remunerated accordingly, so we can attract and retain the best and most passionate people. 

Key Areas of Note 

Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.

Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service
• Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. EHA Clinics is a tobacco-free environment.