Vacancy announcement — 18 Jul 2026

NGO

July 18, 2026 July 18, 2026

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) is a leading biomedical research institute in Ethiopia dedicated to advancing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of tuberculosis (TB), leprosy, neglected tropical diseases, and other diseases of public health importance through basic, translational, clinical, and implementation research. AHRI is implementing a collaborative research project investigating C-type lectin receptor (CLR)-mediated immune responses to mycobacterial diseases. The project aims to improve understanding of host-pathogen interactions, identify immune correlates associated with disease progression and treatment response, and generate evidence to support the development of improved diagnostic tools and host-directed therapies for TB and leprosy. The project comprises two closely linked study components: a TB study conducted in Bahir Dar and a leprosy study conducted at the ALERT Study Site in Addis Ababa. To support the successful implementation and coordination of the project across both study sites, AHRI is seeking to recruit a motivated and organized Junior Researcher.

Position:  Junior Researcher

Position Summary

The Junior Research Coordinator will serve as the operational focal person for the project, supporting its day-to-day implementation and coordination, with primary responsibility for activities at the ALERT Study Site. Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Coordinator will facilitate communication between study sites, coordinate research operations, support regulatory compliance, and ensure that project activities are implemented efficiently, according to approved protocols, timelines, and ethical requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career health professional to gain practical experience in the coordination and implementation of multidisciplinary biomedical research.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Research Coordination

Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of research activities at the ALERT Study Site.

Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar study teams.

Support planning, scheduling, and implementation of project activities across both study sites.

Monitor implementation progress and identify operational challenges, escalating issues to the Principal Investigator as appropriate.

Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and other collaborative activities.

Coordinate participant recruitment, follow-up, and study visits in collaboration with the clinical and research teams.

Coordinate biological sample collection, processing, storage, shipment, and documentation in accordance with study protocols and standard operating procedures.

Ensure study documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institutional requirements.

Support data management and quality assurance activities to ensure the completeness and integrity of study data.

Monitor adherence to study protocols, ethical approvals, and regulatory requirements.

Support preparation and submission of ethics applications, amendments, progress reports, and other regulatory documents.

Coordinate project logistics, including procurement, inventory management, shipment of study materials, travel arrangements, and meeting organization.

Facilitate project-related administrative and financial processes in accordance with AHRI procedures.

Provide coordination and administrative support to researchers, postgraduate students, and collaborators involved in the project.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal investigator

Communication and Reporting

Maintain regular communication with project team members and collaborating institutions.

Prepare meeting minutes, activity summaries, and routine project reports.

Contribute to project documentation, monitoring, and reporting as requested by the Principal Investigator.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Public Health, or another relevant health science discipline.

Minimum CGPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants