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.

Duties and Responsibilities

JOB ROLE
Reporting to the Social Scientist – The Assistant Social Scientist is responsible for leading qualitative research data collection in the HIGH Horizon and HAPI projects in Mt Darwin District. The two projects address knowledge gaps around the quantification and monitoring of direct and indirect impacts of ambient heat exposure on Maternal and Newborn Health. Key responsibilities include: -

• Protocol and Grant Development: Assist the Social Scientist with crafting of research protocols and grant proposals.
• Document Preparation: Assist in designing of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments and Translation of essential research documents.
• Quality Assurance and SOPs: Assist in design and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research undertakings. Periodically conduct audits to ascertain consistent adherence to SOPs and Protocol
• Sample management: The Assistant will be responsible for samples. management during surveys. This Timely delivery of samples from the Field to the laboratories and ensure GCP on sample collection storage and Transportation.
• Lab Collaboration: Ensure smooth flow of samples from the field to the lab in correct Protocol and SOPs guided temperatures.
• Data collection: Collect quantitative and qualitative data using individual interviews, focus group discussions and participatory approaches. Implementing procedures for maintenance of good quality standards in qualitative data collection and handling
• Ethnographic Research: Assist in ethnographic research activities, from determining the appropriate methodology to conducting comprehensive analyses.
• Data Oversight: Data collection and assist in analysis processes, working closely with Social Scientist and field team to guarantee accurate data capture and meaningful analysis.
• Academic Contributions: Assist with manuscript development, infusing academic outputs and reports with nuanced social science perspectives.
• Additional Responsibilities: Execute other duties as directed by both the principal investigator and the Director of Climate and Health.

Qualifications and Experience

MSc. in Social Sciences. Valid GCP Certificate. At least 2 years of research experience. Ability to work well as part of a research team with a good understanding of qualitative methods of research. GCP and Research Ethics. Microsoft Office packages. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.

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 [email protected]. 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

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