Research
Assistants Jobs at Mama na Mtoto Project Misungwi and Kwimba districts
Deadline
22 April 2018
Overall
Description:
Mama na
Mtoto Project is implemented by Catholic University of Health and Allied
Sciences (CUHAS) University of Calgary, Canadian Pediatric Society, Save The
Mothers, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Agriteam in
collaboration with Mwanza Region and District Health Teams. Mama na Mtoto
Research project is now implementing its Equity study in Misungwi and Kwimba
districts, Mwanza Region titled, “A STUDY ON BARRIERS AND ENABLERS AFFECTING
GENDER, EQUITY, AND SCALE-UP IN LAKE ZONE (2017-2020)”. This Research
initiative is being supported by Canada’s International Development Research
Centre (IDRC). Sour
Terms of
Reference
CUHAS is
planning to conduct qualitative data collection by conducting Focus Group
Discussions (FGDs) and Key informant Interviews (KIIs) in Misungwi and Kwimba
districts. The project is seeking six Qualified Research Assistants to join the
Research team for data collection in June and July 2018. Hiring process will
consist of personal Interview with a selection committee and reference
JOB APPLICATION AND MORE DETAILS
Eligible
candidates will be invited for pre-data collection training beginning in May.
Individuals
will not be considered for hiring until they have completed the listed
training.
Research
Assistants will collect data through Interviews and Focus groups and record the
interview with provided devices. They will be reporting daily to Supervisors
and Research Teams.
Qualifications:
A
candidate should have at minimum, the following:
Education
background:
Diploma
or Degree in social sciences or Health related coursesKnowledge about research
project management, data collection and gender equity and equalityExcellent
social skills are highly desirable as this person will be interacting with the
different groups in a Community.Demonstrated accurate and efficient data entry
as well as an ability check for data errors, inconsistent information or out of
range values considered an asset.
Other
qualifications
Experience
in qualitative data collection in terms of conducting FGDs and KIIs and data
managementPrior experience in conducting transcription and translation of
collected data is of paramount importance.Fluency (written and spoken) in
Swahili and English. Fluency in Sukuma language is a MUST.Ability to work and
communicate with different types of people and Excellent communication skills
and an ability to listenAbility to read and absorb information, and identify
interesting and important issues related to research topic.Field note taking;
ability to fast writing and good hand writing.Punctual, committed and
responsible person for the research project with, excellent organizational
skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a teamFlexible
person and Cultural respective.Ensures quality, timely collection and reporting
of data to achieve research timeline goals.
Additional
Information:
How to
apply:
Interested
candidates should send their applications by email to: victoriadaffi@yahoo.com
AND copy magonzadm@gmail.com OR hand in their application in the MnM office
CUHAS Complex with an envelope titled ‘Application for MnM Research Assistant.
Please
ensure your cover letter (hand written) and CV directly addresses each of the
above qualifications. Note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is 22nd April, 2018. AND copy magonzadm@gmail.com OR hand in their
application in the MnM office CUHAS Complex with an envelope titled
‘Application for MnM Research Assistant.
Please
ensure your cover letter (hand written) and CV directly addresses each of the
above qualifications. Note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date is 22nd April, 2018.
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