Study Consultant (IMPAACT4HIV Project)

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A Nigeria-based indigenous NGO with headquarters in Abuja is hiring a Study Consultant for the IMPAACT4HIV Project to lead a desk review on severe bacterial infection diagnosis and treatment among people with advanced HIV disease. The role is full-time, based in Abuja (FCT), and supports evidence generation for improving adult and pediatric HIV care in Nigeria.

• Full-time consultancy based in Abuja (FCT)
• Focus on desk review for the IMPAACT4HIV Project
• Work on HIV, AHD, and severe bacterial infection policy evidence
• Supports pediatric and adolescent HIV programming in Nigeria
• Part of a multi-country UNITAID-funded implementation research initiative

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Study Consultant (IMPAACT4HIV Project) at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization ⏲ Jul 31, 2026, 7:00 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with a Head Office in Abuja and field offices across various locations in Nigeria. Our mission is to save lives, enhance the quality of life, and create opportunities for productivity, particularly for Nigerians living with or affected by HIV. Built on a foundation of strong core values, we are committed to innovation, inspiring leadership, and impactful partnerships. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Study Consultant (IMPAACT4HIV Project) Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-time Background The assessment will combine desk review and qualitative interviews to explore factors influencing SBI management, including guideline development, clinical practices, antibiotic stewardship, and opportunities for improvement. The Project is thus conducting a situational assessment study to identify gaps and opportunities for improving the diagnosis and treatment of SBIs among people with AHD in Nigeria. The Implementing Partner leads the consortium implementation in Nigeria, in collaboration with global and local partners. The project aims to develop and evaluate context-specific, cost-effective interventions that are co-designed with communities and policy actors to improve the uptake of, and strengthen AHD service delivery models; ensure a more diversified, responsive, and sustainable AHD commodity supply; and generate evidence to inform sustainable country-wide scale-up and transition, as well as support global advocacy to facilitate donor prioritization and inclusion of the pediatric care package in country health strategies. The desk review component will assess relevant policies, guidelines, programme documents, and scientific literature to determine existing recommendations, evidence gaps, and alignment with global frameworks, including the WHO Access, Watch and Reserve (AWaRe) classification. The IMPAACT4HIV Project is a three-and-a-half-year multi-country implementation research initiative funded by UNITAID through the Aurum Institute, focused on improving access to comprehensive care for children living with advanced HIV disease (AHD) across six (6) African countries: South Africa, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria. The Implementing Partner is therefore seeking a qualified consultant to conduct the desk review component of the assessment. Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV, particularly due to increased vulnerability to opportunistic infections and severe bacterial infections (SBIs). Despite the availability of global guidance for AHD management, gaps remain in specific guidance for SBI diagnosis and treatment, particularly regarding empiric antibiotic use, availability of diagnostic tools, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and alignment with antimicrobial stewardship principles. Purpose of the Consultancy The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive desk review of existing evidence, guidelines, policies, and programme documents related to the diagnosis and treatment of SBIs among people with AHD in Nigeria, covering both adult and pediatric frameworks, with a prioritized emphasis on pediatric and adolescent populations and, in conjunction with qualitative data, generate findings that will inform recommendations for improving SBI management practices. Specifically, the Consultant will: Identify and review relevant national and subnational HIV, AHD, infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance, and treatment guidelines. Assess the extent to which existing guidelines provide recommendations for: Use of microbiological and diagnostic tools; Referral and management pathways; Diagnosis of SBIs among people with AHD; Antimicrobial stewardship. Empiric antibiotic treatment approaches; Examine how bacterial epidemiology and AMR data are incorporated into SBI treatment recommendations. Assess alignment of existing guidance with: WHO AWaRe antibiotic classification framework; Review published and grey literature on SBI burden, pathogens, resistance patterns, and treatment practices among people with HIV/AHD in Nigeria. Current antimicrobial stewardship principles. Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for strengthening SBI diagnosis and treatment policies and practices. WHO AHD management recommendations; Scope of Work The Consultant will conduct a structured desk review covering: Policy and Guidelines Reviews Documents may include: Opportunistic infection management guidelines; Relevant state-level policies and implementation guidance. National antimicrobial resistance strategy documents; National HIV treatment guidelines; Standard treatment guidelines; Laboratory guidelines; Essential medicines lists; Infection prevention and control guidance; Advanced HIV Disease guidelines; Program and Implementation Documents ReviewsIncluding: Partner program reports; AHD implementation reports; Monitoring and evaluation reports; Relevant technical briefs. HIV program reports; Facility assessment reports; Literature ReviewIncluding: Research studies; AMR studies; Surveillance reports; Relevant systematic reviews. Peer-reviewed publications; Methodology: The consultant shall: International agency resources; Apply a systematic document review framework. Analysis framework. Inclusion/exclusion criteria; Conduct document identification and retrieval through: Extract information using an agreed data extraction template covering: Data extraction approach; Search strategy; Government repositories; Partner documentation. Academic databases; Review methodology; Develop an inception report detailing: Domain Information to Extract SBI management guidance Recommended diagnostic and treatment approaches Antibiotic use Empiric treatment recommendations AMR integration Use of resistance data in guidance Diagnostics Available recommended tests/tools Stewardship AWaRe alignment and antibiotic rational use Implementation gaps Barriers and opportunities Synthesize findings and develop recommendations. Validate findings with the study team and relevant stakeholders. Institutional Inputs and Support from the Implementing Partner: To facilitate the execution of this assignment, the Implementing Partner will provide the consultant with: Formal introductory channels to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), NASCP, and facility-level leads to simplify the collection of unpublished "grey literature" and state-specific implementation reports. Initial program implementation records, project briefs, and core stakeholder mapping. Standard feedback loops and structured data-extraction review sessions with the IMPAACT4HIV technical team. Key Deliverables and Timeline The consultant is expected to complete the deliverables within 4 to 6 weeks from contract signing. Deliverables are structured around key verification milestones: Deliverable Milestone Content / Requirements: Target Timeline Deliverable 1: Inception Report Detailed methodology, finalized search protocol, specific inclusion/exclusion criteria, and finalized work plan. End of Week 1 Deliverable 2: Document Inventory A robust metadata repository of all retrieved and reviewed files (Title, Year, Source, Type, Relevance). End of Week 2 Deliverable 3: Data Extraction Matrix Populated matrix containing clear data points extracted systematically across all target domains. End of Week 3 Deliverable 4: Draft Desk Review Report Comprehensive technical narrative comprising the Executive Summary, Background, Methodology, Gaps, and Strategic Recommendations. End of Week 5 Deliverable 5: Final Approved Report A polished report cleanly incorporating all technical edits and review feedback from IP, NASCP, and project partners. End of Week 6 Consultant Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced Degree (Master’s or higher) in: Public Health; Epidemiology; Infectious Diseases; Health Systems; Global Health; related fields. Experience: At least 10 years of experience: in public health research, programme evaluation, or evidence synthesis. Strong knowledge of HIV programming, AHD, opportunistic infections, and antimicrobial stewardship. Experience: working in Nigeria’s HIV programme environment preferred. Demonstrated experience: conducting systematic/desk reviews. Experience: producing high-quality technical reports for donors/government stakeholders. Experience: reviewing health policies, guidelines, and technical documents. Reporting and Supervision: The Consultant will report directly to the Implementing Partner's I4HIV Project Lead / Principal Investigator and collaborate closely with the Implementing Partner technical team, NASCP representatives, and IMPAACT4HIV consortium partners. Confidentiality, Data Ownership, and Publication Rights: The Consultant shall maintain strict confidentiality of all non-public information obtained during the course of the assignment and shall not disclose, share, reproduce, or use such information for any purpose other than the performance of the consultancy without the prior written consent of the Implementing Partner. The Consultant acknowledges that all intellectual property rights in the deliverables and outputs arising from this consultancy shall vest exclusively in the Implementing Partner. All documents, data, information, materials, analyses, reports, and other outputs generated, collected, accessed, or produced under this consultancy, whether in draft or final form, shall remain the sole property of the Implementing Partner. The Consultant shall not publish, present, disseminate, submit for publication, or otherwise make public any findings, analyses, reports, data, or other materials derived from or related to this consultancy, including through academic, professional, or other channels, without the prior written authorization of the Implementing Partner. Proposal Requirements: Interested consultants should submit: Financial proposal broken down against milestones Understanding of assignment; Technical proposal including: Updated CV highlighting relevant experience. Proposed methodology; Examples/Samples of similar desk review or research reports completed. Detailed Workplan. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Current CV & Suitability statement not more than 200 words, indicating the position and location, in Microsoft Word or PDF format to: [email protected] using the Job Title, Location, and Applicant's Full Name (e.g., "COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU") as the subject of the email. And Click here to apply online Note This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews. Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process. Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received. We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply. It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid. Application Deadline: 10th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja