Vacancy opportunity with Oxygen for Life Initiative

Job Announcement: Qualitative Research Assistants

Organization: Oxygen for Life Initiative (OLI), in collaboration with FHI 360

Engagement Duration: 4 to 6 months

Application Deadline: Sunday, 9 August 2026, by 4:00 PM (Nigeria Time)

Role Overview

The Oxygen for Life Initiative (OLI), in partnership with FHI 360, is seeking qualified, detail-oriented Qualitative Research Assistants to support field-based research activities across an ongoing health and development project in Nigeria.

Assistants will participate in data collection, documentation, and analysis using qualitative and mixed-method approaches to help generate evidence-based insights that directly inform health interventions.

Project Locations

Candidates will be deployed across the following project states/territories:

  • Abuja (FCT)

  • Lagos

  • Kano

  • Rivers

  • Imo

  • Bauchi

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Category Requirement Criteria
Education Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field.
Academic Focus Completed Master’s thesis/dissertation utilizing qualitative or mixed-methods research.
Core Competencies Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods, data collection techniques, and qualitative data analysis.
Preferred Advantage A published article incorporating qualitative research methodologies is strongly desired.

Key Benefits & Highlights

  • Field Experience: Hands-on participation in robust, field-based health research across Nigeria.

  • Institutional Collaboration: Opportunity to work alongside leading organizations in global health and development.

  • Skill Advancement: Deepen practical expertise in qualitative data collection, synthesis, and analytical frameworks.

  • Public Health Impact: Directly contribute to evidence gathering that shapes national health policy and implementation strategies.

  1. Complete the Qualitative Research Assistant Application Form.

  2. Upload all required credentials and documentation to the designated Credentials Upload Folder for your chosen state/FCT.

  3. File Naming Convention: Ensure every uploaded document is named strictly using your Full Name (e.g., Firstname_Lastname_CV.pdf) for identification purposes.

Selection Notice: Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly regarding next steps in the recruitment process.

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