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in Tanzania 2019: 2 New Jobs Tabora at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids
Foundation (EGPAF), Research Officers | Deadline: 17th February, 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Overview
“Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.”
Elizabeth Glaser
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in
the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and
supporting close to 6,000 sites around the world to prevent the
transmission of HIV to children, and to facilitate access to services
for those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work
of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually
eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over
1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission
is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance
innovative research and to execute strategic and targeted global
advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of
women, children, and families worldwide.
Position Summary
Job Title: Research Officers – 2 Positions
Immediate Supervisor: Study Coordinator, Malezi II
Location: Tabora
Job grade: 5
Job Summary
Research
Officer is a member of the Strategic Information and Evaluation (SIE)
team, will recruit, consent, interview, observe, and trace study
participants enrolled in the Malezi II early child development (ECD)
evaluation research. The Research Officer will also support monitoring
and evaluation of the Malezi II program. This position is based in
Tabora. The ideal candidate for this position is a person who pays great
attention to detail, holds him/herself to the highest standards of hard
work and integrity, and someone who will be comfortable working in
rural communities and visiting study participants in their homes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Become knowledgeable of EGPAF research policies and procedures, ethical conduct of research, human subject protection, the study protocol and all requirements of conducting study procedures.
- Conduct data collection procedures such as participant recruitment, screening, consenting, interviewing, home and clinic observations, and active tracing of enrolled participants, as per standard operating procedures.
- Manage audio and video recording equipment to ensure functionality and use during data collection.
- Ensure data deficiencies discovered are corrected.
- Conduct data entry.
- Ensure that study targets are met, and data are documented truthfully and completely.
- Preserve the integrity of the research by reporting any wrongdoing, deviations or violations observed or involved.
- Protect collected data and any other study documents and records through organized storage and management, keeping in locked cabinets overnight or when not in use, and only allowing authorized personnel to access such documents.
- Represent the study to local government authorities at formal and informal meetings, as required
- Plan local travel, write trip reports, and submit to the Regional Program Coordinator as required in a proper and timely manner.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned.
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Education And Experience
Required Qualifications
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS OPPORUNITIES 2019 (480+ POSTS)
Education And Experience
Required Qualifications
- University Degree.
- Three years work experience in public health (public sector) programs or evaluation research. Prior work with an international NGO or a research organization is an advantage.
- Experience in quantitative data collection.
- Experience in qualitative data collection an advantage.
- Knowledge of early child development an advantage.
Essential Skills And Knowledge
- Capacity and motivation to acquire new knowledge and skills in a short time.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Kiswahili); strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams (excellent communication, negotiation, follow-up, and motivation skills, plus a positive attitude).
- Ability and willingness to travel within Tabora up to 75%.
HOW TO APPLY;
EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and the position is open to all. Qualified candidates should submit a CV, cover letter and relevant certificates explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to EGPAF.
Submissions to be sent to:
Senior Human Resource Manager,
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation,
P.O. BOX 1628,
395 Ursino Park, Mwaikibaki Road, Morocco
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Or e-mail: recruitment.tanzania@pedaids.org
Closing date: 17th February 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Source: https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PEDAIDS&cws=1&rid=1662
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