Research Assistants X2

Pangaea Zimbabwe is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local PVO in Pangaea Zimbabwe strives to transform the lives of underserved populations by working to increase access to quality, responsive, evidence based, client-centered comprehensive health services through facility and community engagement and policy advocacy.

The CATALYST Study (Catalyzing access to new prevention products to stop HIV) is a multi-year, multi-country study seeking to understand the feasibility and acceptability of providing new options for HIV prevention. The study involves both quantitative and qualitative methods. This posting is for a qualitative data collector who will conduct interviews with the range of study participants: people using HIV prevention methods, health facility staff offering HIV prevention options, community members in neighborhoods near study sites, and health officials responsible for HIV prevention.

Job Summary


  • Working under the supervision of Site Study Coordinator, the Research Assistant will be mainly responsible for collecting qualitative and quantitative data for 3 years in a-multi-national research study (CATALYST).

  • Participate in study training;

  • Participate in the translation.

  • Testing and reviewing of interview guides.

  • Working with the site-based study team and healthcare providers to identify and recruit study participants.

  • Schedule interviews with study participants;

  • Conduct and document informed consent processes; securely store all informed consent documents per study procedures.

  • Conduct face-to-face and phone-based quantitative interviews with participants (people interested in HIV prevention and site staff), enter data on electronic devices; conduct in-person in-depth interviews, key-informant interviews, and focus group discussions with study participants;

  • Adapt to phone interviews if required due to external circumstances.

  • Tracking study participants over time;

  • Identify participants that have missed study appointments; telephone them to conduct follow-up interviews.

  • Upon learning of any serious adverse event or social harm, complete required forms, enter them in electronic database, and immediately inform Supervisor.

  • Obtain study forms from health care providers and enter them into electronic database;

  • Review health facility registers, and capture required information into an electronic system;

  • Provide and document participant reimbursement per study protocol;

  • Accurately complete and maintain all field logs to track study progress and other files, whether computerized or manual.

  • Securely handle and store data collection forms per study procedures;

  • Work with the Data Manager and Site Study Coordinator to resolve data queries;

  • Consult and communicate in a timely manner any challenges encountered during data collection with the Site Study Coordinator.
    Transcribe recorded interviews into a standard Word template;

  • Support data analysis; organize data, create initial codes, respond to queries from qualitative analysis team.

  • Flawlessly maintain study participant confidentiality.

  • Adhere to the study protocol and all study procedures and implement quality control process throughout the conduct of the study.

  • Share written interview notes and full transcripts on time, as agreed with Study Coordinator. Participate in regular team debriefing meetings.
    Perform any other related duties.


Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or International Equivalent in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Statistics or Related Field

  • At least 2 years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative interviews (in-depth interviews and focus group discussions) for a research study.

  • Experience interviewing adolescent girls, young women, and/or trans populations is preferred.

  • Experience in taking notes during in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.

  • Experience with quantitative data collection using tablets.

  • Experience working with electronic data collection forms in ODK, RedCAP, KoboCollect, SurveyCTO or similar.

  • Must reside near Plumtree District Hospital or within Plumtree

  • Good knowledge of spoken and written English, Ndebele and Kalanga required.


Skills knowledge and abilities

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to quickly establish rapport with wide range of study participants, including community members and Ministry of Health officials.

  • Ability to effectively work as part of a team.

  • Nonjudgmental attitude, humanitarian values and ethics are absolute preconditions.

  • Energetic, independent, and self-motivated

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Proficiency in qualitative coding software, such as NVivo, is preferred.



Apply for the Job here: https://www.workinzimbabwe.com/jobs/research-assistants-x2/

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