JOB OVERVIEW

Organization: Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)
Positions Available: 2 Positions
Location: Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

About Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was established in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia.

The Institute was named after the Norwegian physician Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first identified the leprosy-causing bacterium (Mycobacterium leprae).

AHRI was reorganized under the Council of Ministers Regulation No. 376/2016 as a biomedical research, clinical trial, and research capacity-building institute under the Federal Ministry of Health. For more than 50 years, AHRI has contributed to health research, technology transfer, partnerships, and improving population health in Ethiopia and beyond.

AHRI invites qualified and motivated applicants for the following positions.

Position 1: Junior Researcher

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in:
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Other relevant health science disciplines

Experience

• Zero year experience required

Academic Requirement

• Minimum CGPA:
  • Male applicants: 3.00
  • Female applicants: 2.75

Desired Qualifications and Competencies

• Previous exposure to clinical, biomedical, or public health research through internships, practical attachments, research projects, or employment is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• High professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel occasionally to study sites outside Addis Ababa.

Recent graduates with strong academic performance, relevant practical training, and interest in research are encouraged to apply.

Salary: As per AHRI’s contract employment salary scale

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, AHRI

Position 2: Research Admin Assistant Officer I

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• BA Degree in:
  • Secretarial and Office Administration
  • Secretarial Science and Office Management
  • Administrative Service Management
  • Administration and Information System

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience

Academic Requirement

• Minimum CGPA:
  • Male applicants: 3.00
  • Female applicants: 2.75

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills and Competencies

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

Employment Terms

• One-year contract period
• Full-time employment basis
• Possible extension based on performance and budget availability

Salary: As per the institution’s salary scale

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who fulfill the requirements should submit their CV/Resume through:

Important Note:

• Completing the online application form and submitting your CV/Resume through Ethiojobs.net is mandatory.
• Applicants who fail to complete both steps will not be considered for screening.
• Multiple submissions for the same job post are not allowed.

Application Deadline

July 24, 2026

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