Digital Health Systems Associate (Volunteer)

About the role

LunaVax Institute Nigeria, the Nigerian research and implementation arm of LunaVax, is preparing a Phase III study comparing a needle-free measles-rubella microarray patch with standard injections, with a preparatory pilot first. Reliable digital data collection and record management are central, using CommCare and eventually moving to DHIS2. The Digital Health Systems Associate helps build, test and document CommCare applications and workflows, working closely with the Study Operations team. The role is fully remote, about 5 to 8 hours per week for at least six months, and is open to Nigeria-based volunteers and others.

Key responsibilities

• Help design and build CommCare applications, forms and case management workflows for study enrollment, follow-up visits and data collection
• Support evaluation of biometric verification workflows, including enrollment, identity confirmation, failed captures, offline use and data synchronization
• Prepare for and support technical demonstrations with digital health and biometric partners
• Test applications and workflows, troubleshoot issues, document findings and recommend improvements
• Develop user guides, quick-reference materials and training resources, and train team members
• Help embed data protection principles, including access controls, data minimization and separation of participant identifiers from research data
• Maintain documentation of configurations, versions, testing and changes, and contribute to planning the transition to DHIS2

Required profile

• Hands-on experience building applications in CommCare or a similar mobile data collection platform (ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, REDCap)
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues and write clearly
• Willingness to commit 5 to 8 hours per week for at least six months
• Commitment to confidentiality, responsible data handling and privacy-conscious design

Required skills

• Form logic, data validation, case management and data exports
• Desirable: CommCare application development or certification, biometric systems or digital identity tools, DHIS2, user training, data protection principles, offline system design

What we offer

• Hands-on experience with digital data collection and verification workflows for a planned vaccine study
• Exposure to biometric verification technology and digital health partners
• Guidance from the Study Operations team and a portfolio of applied digital health work
• Certificate of service and a letter of recommendation on successful completion