RDS Research Assistants x6, Gweru, Masvingo
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
- Expires 27 Dec 2024
- Gweru
- 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 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, 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. The Research Assistant will be supporting the research team in gathering accurate data, entry and summarizing findings to support senior research staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Administer the questionnaire.
• As needed, coordinates with research staff and support other assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high-quality results.
• Data entry
• Reviewing and entering data information into the appropriate databases
• Proactively verifying data through source documents
Qualifications and Experience
A social science degree or related field, GCP Certificate, at least 1 year post - graduate relevant working experience. Experience in the NGO sector will be an added advantage. Experience in quantitative data collection, Ability to speak, read, and write English, Shona/ Ndebele, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Time management skill, Excellent administration skills, Knowledge of research methods, Ability to multitask, Ability to work under pressure, Excellent time management skills, Experience in data visualization .
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.
