Research Assistants: Short Term Position for Baseline
Data Collection
Position
Type: Temporary.
Positions
Available: 30
Locations: Misungwi, Mwanza
Introduction:
CUHAS-Bugando in collaboration with Mwanza
Region and Misungwi District Health Management Teams, and in partnership with
University of Calgary (UofC), Agriteam Canada, Save the Mothers (STM), the
Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) and Mbarara University of Science and
Technology (MUST) are planning to conduct a Household Survey as part of its
baseline assessment in Mama na Mtoto (MnM) project.
This is one of the initiatives supported
through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD)/Global
Affairs Canada’s (GAC) Partnerships for Strengthening MNCH (PS-MNCH) program.
The project’s goal is to contribute to reductions in maternal and child
mortality in Mwanza region. The project is complemented by an implementation
research initiative which is supported through the International Development
Research Centre’s (IDRC)- Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa
(IMCHA) program.
Terms of
Reference:
CUHAS is conducting a household rural survey
and is seeking Research Assistants (RAs) to join the research team to conduct
household interviews in rural areas using tablet computers. The hiring process
will consist of a computer-based test, personal interview with a selection
committee.
Based on the results of a computer-based test
and an in-person interview, eligible applicants will be invited to attend a
pre-survey training beginning in late August. Individuals will not be considered
for hiring until after they have successfully completed the scheduled training.
Data collection will begin early in September and will last for an estimated three
to four weeks.
Role: RAs
will explain the surveys and obtain informed consent from participants. They
will conduct interviews and record answers and copy information from child
health cards onto a tablet computer application. They will weigh and measure
the height of children, and carry interview supplies to-and-from all households
included in the sample. RAs will report
to and be supervised by field supervisors and the research coordination team.
Successful applicants will be expected to have their own rain gear (gum boots,
umbrellas) appropriate shoes, and clothes suitable for working in rural areas.
Qualifications:
·
Must have a bachelor’s degree from a formally recognized university.
Diploma holders with at least one-year field research experience may apply.
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Must have proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with tablet computer or
smartphone applications is an asset
·
Prior experience with data collection is an added asset
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Demonstrated accurate and efficient data entry using computers is
considered an asset; an in person computer proficiency test will be required as
part of the interview process
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Must be physically fit and willing and able to walk long distances,
carrying a back-pack containing research items including a weighing scale.
·
Must be comfortable and willing to work in rural areas and be sensitive
to the confidentiality and privacy of rural communities; prior experience
working in rural areas is an asset
·
Must be fluent reading, writing and speaking in Swahili and English with
excellent communication skills in both languages. Fluency in Sukuma will be an
added advantage.
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Must be flexible. Candidates may be required to work long hours, holidays
and weekends at times where necessary
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Overnight stays in rural communities may be required
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The candidate should bring all original documents at the time of
interview.
Candidates should include in their application
contact information (day phone and email preferred) for two references, which
may be academic or professional.
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How to apply: Interested candidates should send
their applications by hand to Bugando Building Complex 4th floor
room D406 or by email to the Mama na Mtoto (MnM) Project Coordinator: lyneamour@gmail.com AND Principal
Investigator (PI): magonza@bugando.ac.tz.
Please ensure your cover letter (hand written)
and CV directly addresses each of the above qualifications.
Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Closing date will be 16th August, 2016 4pm.
Source::: MKAGUZI BLOG