Assistant researcher I (Research Nurses/Health Officers)

Organization

Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) is a multidisciplinary research institute established in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children Organizations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. AHRI focuses on communicable and non-communicable diseases, vaccine and pharmaceutical product development, diagnostic tools, and capacity building of researchers in Ethiopia.

Position Overview

AHRI seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Researcher I under the Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Research Directorate. This position supports the project titled "Impact of a Cryptosporidiosis Point-of-Care Test-and-Treat Strategy in Children with Diarrhea (CryptoT&T)," funded by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP3) and implemented in collaboration with partners in Ethiopia, Norway, and Mozambique.

Project Description

The primary objective is to assess the clinical effectiveness of Light-Emitting Diode-auramine-phenol (LED-AP) testing, combined with access to targeted drug treatment, in reducing the duration of cryptosporidiosis-associated diarrhea in children. The project will also evaluate diagnostic accuracy, operational feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and test turnaround times under real-world conditions.

Number of Positions

Ten (10) positions available

Locations

• Five (5) healthcare facilities in Addis Ababa
• Adare Health Center, Hawassa, Sidama Region
• Jinela Health Center, Harar, Harari Region
• Gende Kore (Dr. Abel) Health Center, Dire Dawa
• Debrebirhan Health Center, Debrebirhan, Amhara Region
• Chacha Health Center, Debrebirhan, Amhara Region

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Principal Investigator / Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Research Directorate