Assistant Social Scientistx1, Harare
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
- Expires 26 Sep 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 the Research Scientist – The assistant social scientist will be responsible for assisting the social scientist in collection of good quality qualitative data, data transcription and translation and with analysis of qualitative data.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assisting the Research Scientist in identifying and recruiting qualitative study participants according to protocol eligibility criteria
• Collecting good quality qualitative data (in depth interviews, focus group discussions) according to standard operating procedures
• Generation of research-specific reports and summaries as applicable (e.g. field notes and interview summaries) according to standard operating procedures
• Transcription and translation of qualitative data according to standards set in the standard operating procedures
• Assisting with data analysis, e.g. with qualitative data coding
• Assisting with report-writing for the qualitative findings
• Ensuring that all the activities above meet the minimum quality standards as set in the relevant standard operating procedures
• Any other social science research duties as may be assigned
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field. At least one year’s experience in social science or qualitative research. Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis is key to this position. GCP and Research Ethics certificate. Microsoft Office packages. Qualitative data handling and analysis software, for example (NVIVO). Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds. Good verbal communication skills
How to Apply
Step 1: Click The Apply Button Below
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.
