Job Description

1. Designation
We are seeking a Program Assistant for the Solutions Oriented Research for Development (So4RD) project titled ‘A Qualitative Study to Inform How to Integrate a Peer Group Intervention for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use and Traditional Gender Beliefs in Vocational Training Programs (Programs that Train People in Practical Job Skills).
The job holder will be responsible for assisting the Project Coordinator in the development, implementation and coordination of the necessary procedures and activities leading to the successful implementation and management of the SoR4D project.
The job holder will report to the Project Coordinator and will work with a wide range of stakeholders within the organisation and beyond (Switzerland, South Africa and Zambia).
2. Who we are
SolidarMed is an international development organisation, registered as a non-profit in Switzerland and working in 7 sub-Saharan countries. Our vision is a world in which all people can live in the best possible health, with dignity and self-determination.

In Zimbabwe, SolidarMed is duly registered with the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe as a Private Voluntary Organisation, with certificate number PVO/04/12. SolidarMed is a dynamic and flexible organisation with a clear vision to improve access to quality health care in rural communities. In Zimbabwe, it has a long-standing cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and supports the National Health Strategy of Zimbabwe. Projects offer support through an integrated approach in areas of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Adolescent Health, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), mental health and eHealth. SolidarMed are currently active in four districts of Masvingo Province, namely Zaka, Bikita, Chiredzi and Masvingo. SolidarMed is also active in conducting implementation research to produce evidence that guides interactions at provincial, national, and international levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

3. Key tasks and responsibilities
• Assist in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of SoR4D project activities according to the project documents and budget.
• Assist in monitoring the scientific integrity of data and protect the rights, safety, and well-being of participants involved in the project and/or enrolled in any project-related review.
• Assist in the drafting of plans, agreements, applications, and renewal of ethics permits with ethical clearance bodies such as Mecical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ)/ Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) as needed.
• Report any observed irregularity or concern to the Project Coordinator
• Assist in monitoring all programme activities, and progress towards achieving programme outputs.
• Maintain databases and ensure up-to-date storage and maintenance of data.
• Assist in the development of tools, collection of data, analysis, and production of reports for dissemination and possible publication.
• Assist in compiling monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all programme activities to the Project Coordinator, supplying him and other key audiences with the necessary information and data.
• Perform other administrative and logistic activities as assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience

4. Your qualifications, skills, and experience
• Degree in Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing Sciences
• Training in Good Clinical Practice
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a mental health/youth-focused research program implemented by the government or NGOs.
• A strong flair for, backed by research experience with youth and young adults in alcohol and other drug use circumstances is an added advantage.
• Good Information Communication Technology skills especially proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Demonstrated familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
• Sound knowledge of youth programming is an asset.
• Ability to work within cross-cultural/international teams.
5. Your attributes and motivations
• Highly motivated.
• Reliable and able to work without close supervision.
• Commitment to social change and SolidarMed’s values and principles.
• Enthusiastic, positive, determined, and flexible team player.
• Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
• Able and willing to travel within the country.
• Demonstrate integrity by modeling the SolidarMed values and ethical standards.

How to Apply

PLEASE NOTE: Interested individuals to send, in pdf format, the letter of motivation and 2 pager CV maximum (any other format will not be considered), to: [email protected] by 25th July 2024, (1700 Hrs).