Nigerian Institute of Medical
Research, Yaba, Lagos is a research institution with a mandate as an Institute
under the enabling Act of 1977, stipulating that it shall conduct research into
health problems in the country.
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos is recruiting to fill the
following vacant positions:
Research, Yaba, Lagos is a research institution with a mandate as an Institute
under the enabling Act of 1977, stipulating that it shall conduct research into
health problems in the country.
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos is recruiting to fill the
following vacant positions:
1.) Chief Research Fellow – CONMESS 05 (Abuja Office)
Requirement
- A Candidate must possess Part II of the Fellowship of
National or West African Postgraduate Medical College with interest in
Internal Medicine with special interest in Immunology, Chemical Pathology,
Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology - Plus at least seven (7) years post-registration
experience and one year (1) post Part II with evidence of interest in
research and scholarship.
2.) Chief Research Fellow – CONHESS 12
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a PhD in the Medical
Sociology, Biostatistics and must demonstrate substantial research
leadership with at least 15 publications in peer reviewed Scientific
Journals.
3a) Research Fellow I – CONHESS 10 (Kainji Station)
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a Ph.D in the Medical
Sociology, Biostatistics, or Clinical Immunology -plus at least five
publications in peer reviewed Scientific Journals.
3b) Research Fellow I – CONMESS 03 (Kainji Outstation)
Requirement
- A Candidate must possess Part I of the Fellowship of
National or West African Postgraduate Medical College with evidence of
interest in research and scholarship in Chemical Pathology, Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Microbiology - Plus at least four (4) years post-registration
experience.
3c) Research Fellow II – CONMESS 02
Requirement
- A Candidate must possess MBBS with evidence of
completion of NYSC.
3d) Research Fellow II – CONHESS 09 (Kainji Outstation)
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess either Ph.D in Medical
Microbiology or Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 publications.
3e) Junior Research Fellow – CONHESS 08 (Kainji Outstation)
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a M.Sc. in Biostatics,
Medical Microbiology.
4a) Research Fellow I – CONHESS 10 (Maiduguri Station)
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a Ph.D in the Biochemistry,
Biostatistics, or Clinical Immunology -plus at least five publications in
peer reviewed Scientific Journals.
4b) Research Fellow I – (CONMESS 03)
Requirement
- A Candidate must possess Part I of the Fellowship of
National or West African Postgraduate Medical College with evidence of
interest in research and scholarship, in Chemical Pathology, Obstetrics
and Gynecology, Microbiology with interest in Immunology - Plus at least four (4) years post-registration
experience.
4c) Research Fellow II – CONHESS 09 (Maiduguri Outsource)
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess Ph.D in Microbiology or
Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 publications.
4d) Junior Research Fellow – CONHESS 08 (Maiduguri Outstation)
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess an M.Sc. in Medical
Microbiology, Biostatics or Public Health.
5.) Principal Information Officer I – CONHESS 10
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess First degree preferably in
Mass Communication, Journalism on the Social Science or English Language
from a recognized University and at least 9 years post-qualification
cognate experience. - Knowledge of Computer and Membership of the Nigerian
Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will be added advantage.
6.) Principal Administrative Officer – CONHESS 10 (Abuja Office)
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a good honour degree in any
of the Social Sciences or Humanities with a minimum of 9 years work
experiences three of which, should have been spent as a Senior
Administration Officer in the service organization. - OR of a Master Degree preferably in Public
Administrative, any of the Social sciences with not less than 6 years
experience in a Research Institute or related service organization. - Candidate must have had knowledge of establishment
matters, pensions and staff welfare functions as core work schedules in
order to qualify for this position. - Knowledge of computer and membership of CIPM/NIM will
be added advantage.
7.) Administrative Officer II –
CONHESS 07
CONHESS 07
Requirement
- A Candidate must possess a degree in relevant
Art/Social Science disciplines from a recognized University. - Knowledge of computer will be added advantage.
8.) Principal Librarian – CONHESS 10
Requirement
A Candidate must posses any of the following qualifications:
- A degree from a recognized University and a post
graduate diploma in Library Studies with at least nine (9) years post
qualification cognate experience. - A degree in Library Studies plus at least post
qualification cognate experience.
9.) Higher Executive Officer (Account) – CONHESS 07
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess an HND degree in Accountancy
from a recognized Institutions. - Knowledge of Computer is an added advantage.
10.) Senior Engineer (Electrical) – CONHESS 09
Requirement
- A Candidate must posses a good B.Sc (Hons.) degree in
Electrical Engineering from a recognized University - A minimum of 3 years Post qualification service
experience, three of which should have been spent as an Engineer I in
relevant organization. - In addition the candidate must demonstrate ability to
explain and discuss knowledge of Electrical Engineering and must have been
a registered member of COREN. - Completion of NYSC is mandatory.
11.) Senior Librarian – CONHESS 09
Requirement
A Candidate must posses any of the following qualifications:
- A degree from a recognized University and a post
graduate diploma in Library Studies with at least six (6) years post
qualification cognate experience, - A degree in Library Studies plus at least post
qualification cognate experience.
12.) Senior Research Fellow (Demography) – CONHESS 11
Requirement
- A candidate should possess a Ph.D in Demography plus at
least 12 publications in peer reviewed Scientific Journals.
13.) Senior Research Fellow (Medical Sociology) – CONHESS 11
Requirement
- A candidate should possess a Ph.D in Medical Sociology
plus at least 12 publications in peer reviewed Scientific Journals.
14.) Commercial Officer I – CONHESS 08
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a degree in Economics,
Business Administration, Commerce or Marketing from a recognized
University. - The candidate must also have 3 years cognate
experience. - Knowledge of Computer is an added advantage.
15.) Accountant II – CONHESS 07
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a B.Sc degree in Accountancy
from a recognized University. - Knowledge of Computer is an added advantage.
16.) Senior Accountant – CONHESS 09
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a B.Sc degree/HND degree in
Accountancy from a recognized University/ other Institutions plus 6 years
post-qualification Public/Civil Service experience. - The candidate must possess professional qualification
in any of the following Accountancy bodies: Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Corporate
Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Cost and management Accountants (ICMA),
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), ANAN.
17.) Principal Biomedical Engineer – CONHESS 10
Requirement
- A Candidate should possess a B.Sc. degree in Biomedical
Engineering from a recognized institution and must have worked in the
Medical Research environment for minimum of 9 years. - Technical knowledge of all commonly used equipment for
medical research will be an added advantage. - Must be a registered member of COREN.
Method of Application
Candidates are required to forward TEN typewritten copies of their applications
with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) and academic credentials. The applicants
should include the names and addresses of three referees who should be
requested by the candidates to forward references on them under separate
confidential cover to the Director-General.
Candidates are required to forward TEN typewritten copies of their applications
with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) and academic credentials. The applicants
should include the names and addresses of three referees who should be
requested by the candidates to forward references on them under separate
confidential cover to the Director-General.
Applications with supporting documents should be addressed to:
The Director-General,
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research,
6, Edmund Crescent (off Murtala Mohammed Way), P.M.B. 2013, Yaba – Lagos
Candidates are kindly requested to state their telephone/GSM and e-mail address
and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: The Candidates for Maiduguri Outstation must be an indigene of any
of the States within the North-East Geo-political Zone and must be ready to
reside in the Outstation.
NB: The Candidates for Kainji Outstation must be an indigene of any of the
States within the North Central and North West Geo-political Zones and must be
ready to reside in the Outstation.
NB: Candidates for the Abuja Office must be prepared to reside within
the Federal Capital Territory or its environs.
Application Deadline 30 October, 2012