Survey Assistants (BSC) x 9, Mt Darwin
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
- Expires 22 Jul 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Gates Foundation, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Childcare and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions.Reporting to Project/Research Coordinator – The Survey Assistant is responsible for conducting various research activities required for the successful implementation of the HIGH Horizons and Heat Adaptation for Pregnant Women and Infants (HAPI) projects. The key responsibilities include identifying and recruiting study participants, abstracting data from source documents (primary and secondary), conducting quantitative and qualitative interviews and transcribing qualitative research data.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Recruit research participants who meet the criteria to take part in studies and obtain informed consent.
• Keep track of participants’ progress, ensuring completion and identifying any data gaps.
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Assist in the development and testing of research tools.
• Coordinate scheduling with participants and team members.
• Ensure fidelity in the implementation of study intervention activities.
• Conduct transcription and translation of qualitative data.
• Carry out cleaning, coding and basic analysis of participant data.
• Uphold rigorous ethical and regulatory standards.
• Provide support as needed to the team.
• Progress reporting and regular fieldwork updates to the Clinical Lead and Project Coordinator.
• Attend ad hoc and scheduled project meetings.
• Any other duties assigned by the project line managers.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in social science or a relevant field. At least one year’s experience conducting health research. Availability of good clinical practice (GCP) and Research Ethics certification. Microsoft Office packages. Ability to work with people from different disciplines, good verbal and written communication skills. Critical thinking and ability to work under pressure with integrity
How to Apply
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Step 2: If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to Human Resources and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw. Indicate the position and duty station you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.
The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.
