Are you a healthcare professional or prospective student looking to advance your career at one of Nigeria’s premier tertiary health institutions? The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Recruitment for May 2026 is inviting applicants seeking placements in Social Scientist / Qualitative Research Expert (Stairs Project).
Job Overview
| Organization | University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) |
| Eligible Nationality | Nigeria |
| Location | Ituku / Ozalla, Enugu |
| Employment Type | Not Specified |
| Positions | 1 Position |
| Qualifications | Academic or professional experience |
| Application Deadline | 12th June, 2026 |
Job Vacancy
At the moment, only one position is opened at the institution; being Social Scientist / Qualitative Research Expert (Stairs Project)
Related Job Opportunities
Location: Ituku / Ozalla, Enugu
Geographic Focus: Enugu State and Cross River State
Project Title: Evaluating and Exploring the Burden of Sepsis and Sepsis Sequelae in the Community Setting Using a Mixed-Method Approach (RT1)
Job Purpose: This research seeks to deepen understanding of the social, cultural, and behavioral dimensions of sepsis, including care-seeking practices, lived experiences, and long- term consequences at the community level.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards in human research.
- Support data analysis and interpretation of qualitative findings.
- Design and implement qualitative research components
- Conduct interviews, focus group discussions, and community engagement activities
- Contribute to tool development and contextual adaptation.
Requirements
- Academic or professional experience
- Proven experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research
- Strong skills in data collection methods such as in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnographic approaches
- Experience working in community-based or public health research settings.
Required Documents
Interested candidates are expected to apply using the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Professional profile
- Summary of relevant research experience
- Geographic experience within Enugu or Cross River State
- Availability and Role in similar projects
How to Apply for University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Recruitment 2026
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV), professional profile, Summary of relevant research experience, Geographic experience within Enugu or Cross River State, Availability and Role in similar projects to: stairsunth@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.