Miva Open University Recruitment for Graduate Assistant (Public Health)

Miva Open University is an education company building a new kind of university targeted at the African region. Miva is a Pan- African Distance e-Learning University that is built on a couple of beliefs: Firstly, we believe that the traditional brick and mortar approach to tertiary education is no longer a viable option in serving learners on the African continent. This approach will not provide the capacity and efficacy for the people of the region.

We are building a university experience that can leverage excellent academic talent (wherever it is to be found) and digital technologies to create a new, fresh, more efficacious and more accessible tertiary experience. Our second belief is that this new tertiary experience must not only meet but exceed the existing way of doing things in terms of quality, efficacy and preparing learners for the future. We are uncompromising in these beliefs and this is why we are excited to speak to you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graduate Assistant (Public Health)

Job Location: Abuja
Department: Public Health

Overall Function

• As a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Public Health at Miva University, you will be responsible for providing instructional, assessment, and research support to faculty.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of Public Health, and a passion for delivering high-quality online education.

Key Responsibilities
Research Assistance:

• Collaborate with faculty members on ongoing research projects.
• Assist in literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and experimentation.
• Help maintain research equipment and software tools.

Teaching Support:

• Aid in preparing course materials, including lecture slides, assignments, and exams.
• Assist in conducting labs, workshops, or tutorials.
• Provide academic support to undergraduate students during office hours.

Administrative Duties:

• Assist in organizing departmental events, seminars, and workshops.
• Help with the organization and maintenance of departmental resources and materials.
• Assist with departmental communications and correspondence.

Professional Development:

• Attend relevant workshops, seminars, or conferences.
• Engage in ongoing learning and skill development in Public Health and related fields.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Assist in student recruitment and outreach activities.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as directed by the Head of Department.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Enrollment in a graduate program (Master's or Ph.D.) in Public Health or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
• Previous research or teaching experience is a plus but optional.