Research Assistantsx3,Harare,Gweru
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- CeSHHAR Zimbabwe
- Expires 13 Nov 2026
- 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 Coordinator – The Research Assistants will assist with the implementation of approved research studies and interventions within the department, including field coordination, participant engagement, data collection, monitoring and reporting, in accordance with study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ethical approvals. The role will support recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrolment, follow-up and retention activities; liaise with research sites, service providers, community stakeholders and implementation teams; and maintain accurate, timely and confidential study records. The Research Assistants will contribute to intervention delivery, use of approved digital research and health platforms, routine quality assurance, and tracking of study materials or commodities where applicable.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the day-to-day implementation of research activities in accordance with approved study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work plans and ethical requirements.
• Assist with planning and coordinating field activities, including preparation of study materials, schedules, logistics and site visits.
• Support participant identification, screening, recruitment, enrolment, informed consent, follow-up and retention in accordance with study procedures.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection using approved tools, including questionnaires, interviews and electronic data collection platforms.
• Ensure accurate, complete and timely data entry, verification, management and submission, including routine data quality checks and resolution of queries.
• Maintain accurate and confidential study records, including participant information, consent forms, field activities and intervention documentation.
• Support implementation and monitoring of study interventions, including training, supervision, commodity distribution and use of digital platforms, where applicable.
• Liaise with participating institutions, healthcare providers, community stakeholders and study teams to facilitate research activities.
• Conduct routine monitoring and quality assurance visits, document implementation challenges and report findings to the supervisor.
• Assist in preparing routine progress reports, study updates, meeting minutes and other research documentation.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics, participant confidentiality, data protection and safety requirements, including timely reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Perform other research-related duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or a related field, A valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate before commencement of work. At least one year experience in research implementation, participant recruitment, informed consent, follow-up or data collection, Experience working in HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, community health or related research programmes. Experience working respectfully with adolescents, young adults and/or key or underserved populations is desirable, Experience with electronic data collection systems such as Redcap, ODK or SurveyCTO, or other mobile health platforms, is an advantage. good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and electronic data collection and mHealth systems; strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills; understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics; good report-writing skills; ability to manage multiple activities across study sites; and commitment to participant confidentiality, safeguarding, ethical conduct and the protection of sensitive information.
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.
