Overview
Job Title: Research Assistant / Data Collector
Job ID Number: 105426
Category for a Job: Consultant
Schedule for a Job: Part Time
Location for a Job: Dodoma, Dar es Salaam
No. of Job Openings: One (1)
Date Issued: 26/6/2024, 11:02 PM
Deadline: 10/7/2024, 11:01 PM
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Tanzania Community Health Worker Supervision Assessment Research Assistant/Data Gatherer.
The globe at about
At Abt Global, our daily tasks include resolving the world’s most urgent problems and raising people’s standard of living. Although making the globe more equal is a difficult endeavor, we are motivated by significant obstacles. We are a group of more than 4,000 individuals from more than 50 countries who collaborate and keep an eye on the wider picture. We can only bring about change and stretch the bounds of what is feasible by pooling our dedication, enthusiasm, and inventiveness. We are open to a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Joining Abt gives you access to world-class thinkers.
To succeed at Abt, one must value adaptability and teamwork. You are free to manage your personal and professional lives as needed to maximize your well-being in an open culture. We will take care of people everywhere, and we will do the same for you, as the first step towards establishing a more equal world is within.
Are you prepared to take on fulfilling and important work? This is your opportunity.
The Possibility:
In order to support an evaluation of institutional roles, responsibilities, and capacity for supportive supervision of community health workers (CHWs) in Tanzania, Abt Global is looking for a research assistant (RA)/data collector. This evaluation is carried out as part of the Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS), which is sponsored by USAID, as part of the CHW Career Progression Activity. In order to facilitate access to universal health coverage, LHSS seeks to assist low- and middle-income nations in their transition to self-sufficient, sustainable health systems. Under the direction of Abt Associates, the six-year project collaborates with local stakeholders and partner nations to lower financial barriers to care and treatment, guarantee universal access to basic health services, and raise the standard of healthcare.
Under the supervision of the activity leads, you will be in charge of gathering, transcribing, and cleaning data from two councils as a RA/data collector. In addition to focusing on current capacity, obstacles, and innovations, the data collection will also address local CHW supervisory responsibilities, procedures, and structures. It will target CHWs, medical facilities, and local government officials. Through a consultation process, the assessment seeks to offer a paradigm for CHW oversight.
It is predicted that this part-time role will start in July 2024 and run through August 2024. The regions of Tabora and Urambo are putting the assessment into practice. Locals in this area are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women. For this position, up to two RAs/data collectors may be hired, depending on applications and availability.
Fundamental Duties:
- Take part in training on data collecting.
- Examine and comprehend the data gathering methods and assessment process.
- Gather information both locally and within the facility.
- Take detailed interview notes with a digital audio recorder.
- Take a listen to and write down the interview audio.
- Examine, confirm, and adjust the transcriptions as needed.
- Using standard reporting formats, provide the activity leads regular updates on the status of the data gathering.
- Preserve the privacy of the data that was gathered.
- In order to resolve any issues that may come up, keep in regular contact with the activity leads.
- Execute tasks in compliance with the protocols for assessment.
- When carrying out your responsibilities, keeping professional secrets, and ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of the data you have access to, keep ethical considerations in mind.
- Carry out additional tasks relevant to your employment as asked.
- Provide a daily report on the tasks completed and the advancements made.
Our Core Values:
- A degree in one of the biological or social sciences (biology, medicine, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and so on).
- A minimum of one year’s experience gathering and analyzing data using mixed, qualitative, or quantitative methodologies.
- Familiarity leading focus groups and in-depth interviews.
- Requires fluency in Swahili.
- It is desirable if you have prior experience working in policy research or public health.
- It is very desirable to have prior experience with and/or knowledge of Tanzania’s community health landscape.
- Capacity to function effectively in a cooperative group setting.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- It is preferred if you have prior experience gathering data using the Open Data Kit (ODK) program.
What We Provide:
We create an atmosphere that allows you to Thrive Your Way. Our cutting-edge comprehensive rewards plans are made to support you in striking a balance between work and personal life. The three main pillars of the wellness strategy are professional development, flexible scheduling, and extensive benefits.
Abt Global is dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Market-competitive pay and extensive benefits are offered by Abt Associates. Applications from local candidates are highly welcomed.
Disclaimer: In the event that Abt Global extends an employment offer to a candidate, no payment will be requested.
