Research Assistant x1, Harare/Mt Darwin
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
- Expires 21 Apr 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 Research Manager/ Research Coordinator – The Research Assistant will support the dissemination and communication of research findings and assist in the planning and execution of analysis workshops and stakeholder feedback meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative, organizational, communication skills, and a keen interest in research translation and stakeholder engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, coordination, and logistics of dissemination activities including stakeholder events, policy briefings, and public presentations.
• Support the organization and delivery of research analysis workshops, including preparing materials, coordinating participants, and providing administrative support.
• Maintain and update databases of stakeholders, participants, and dissemination activities.
• Data handling, transcription and translation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on agreed deliverables.
• Take notes and prepare reports or minutes from workshops and dissemination meetings.
• Any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. At least one year’s experience conducting health research and Research Ethic. Microsoft Office packages. Ability to work with people from different disciplines, Good verbal and written communication skills, High respect for confidentiality.
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.
