Job Details

Reports to Assistant Study Coordinator. The incumbent is responsible for supervising research assistants to ensure accurate data is captured while managing logistics for all field activities.

Main Duties

• Supervises research assistants and community health care workers
• Oversees all data and specimen collection activities
• Coordinates with the Administrative Assistant to manage logistics for all field activities
• Provides real time information on implementation challenges and solutions
• Performs QA/QC monitoring of study processes and acting on discrepancies immediately
• Participates in study sensitization activities
• Maintains confidentiality of study data and privacy of participants at all times
• Any other assigned duties/responsibilities for the successful functioning of the study

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Development Studies/ Sociology/Public health/Adult Education or in another relevant area. Degree will be an added advantage
• 2 years relevant work experience in supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research
• Demonstrated experience in program implementation
• Demonstrated experience working with communities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good relationship skills in relation to community and Government departments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluency in English and Bemba/Nyanja

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.