- 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.
- 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.
- 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, preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or International Equivalent in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Statistics or Related Field
Location: Matabeleland North – Based in Bubi Deadline: 27 April 2023
Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT as a partner in the ZimPAAC consortium has been working with the MOHCC to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services for key and priority population groups in Zimbabwe.
Job summary The Field officer will be based in Matabeleland North- Bubi and will report to the Project Coordinator. The incumbent will be responsible for working with Health service providers, community stakeholders and key partners involved in Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) programming; to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Matabeleland North-Bubi.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Build capacity of health workers to provide Youth friendly services through training; Conduct community dialogues and group discussions with Adolescent girls and Young Women (AGYW) to determine perceptions on services provided and how to improve service delivery models; Design service delivery models in consultation with relevant stakeholders; Work with Project Coordinator and project team in the development of IEC materials for interpersonal communication and PrEP literacy; Identify and train PrEP champions in consultation with specified partner organizations; Facilitate establishment ofsupport groups for AGYW social support; Document and report on activities conducted; Formulating budgets for AGYW/ YWSS economic strengthening projects and participate in related trainings; Compiling weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as well as monthly statistics for community programs; Identify and train (Young Sisters) YS in consultation with specified partner organizations and PrEP Champions; Oversee the day to day operations of AGYW hubs for effective project implementation; Rolling out the YWSS programs in the District and offering support supervision to YWSS groups and ensuring the quality of care remains high for AGYW who have opted for the model; Liaise with primary counsellor and YS for effective implementation of the mobile clinic model for AGYW / YWSS; Build capacity of YS to create demand for AGYW/ YWSS friendly services through training and mentorship; Participate in budget and work planning for activities funded within the funding cycle; Participate in stakeholder meetings occurring within and outside the district.
Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required First degree in degree in social/behavioral sciences or related discipline; 1+ years relevant working experience working with communities and multiple stakeholders in HIV and health programming; Excellent Computer skills, excel and knowledge of HIV and AIDS indicators and good understanding of the M&E systems used by Ministry of Health and Child Care.
Must be youth-friendly; Possess skills in training & results based reporting; Competent in stakeholder engagement, multi-level oral & written communication; Social media savvy- can use various platforms to mobilize, sensitize and build networks; Experience working with young people is an added advantage; Fluent in English, Ndebele and Shona a must; Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
To apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org by close of business on Thursday 27 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Support in the development of communications materials and multimedia products that are attractive, consistent, well written and propel interest:
- Supporting the development and design of digital content for social media, web and print materials.
- Utilizing online metrics tools (such as Google Analytics) to report on statistics for websites, social media sites, management of social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.
- Assist in developing and designing visibility materials such as flyers and brochures for different projects.
- Follow PZAT supported conferences and provide quick relevant updates for them.
- Website updating and development, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
- Provide support on the implementation of the knowledge management strategy of the organization.
- A University Degree in Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, Mass Communication; Public Relations; or any other related field. Must have graduated in 2021 or 2022
- 25 years or below
- Ability to learn and share knowledge with others.
- Agile and Proactive.
- Ability to make informed decisions.
- Ability to work with others as a team.
- Provides day to day support of hardware and software issues at sites.
- Helps to ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) equipment is in good working condition and assists with maintenance and minor repairs.
- Responds to end-user needs regarding network access and E-mail support.
- Support ICT equipment inventory and record keeping.
- Work with service providers on ICT issues.
- Perform other duties as tasked and deemed necessary.
- A University Degree in Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or any other related field. Must have graduated in 2021 or 2022.
- 25 years or below.
- Ability to learn and share knowledge with others.
- Agile and Proactive.
- Ability to make informed decisions.
- Ability to work with others as a team.
Pangaea Zimbabwe Aids Trust is inviting proposals from reputable and qualified individual / Institutional consultants/service providers to conduct, lead and facilitate the end-term evaluation of the Wild4life Health Program.
About the Organization
Pangea Zimbabwe Aids Trust (PZAT) is a non-profit organization registered by Zimbabwean law. Through collaborative partnerships with governments, academia, other organisations, the private sector, civil society, and communities, PZAT’s mission is to contribute towards the improvement of health and well-being of the people in Zimbabwe. In its strategic vision, PZAT commits to supporting the progressive attainment of universal health coverage‚ hive endemic control and ending aids by 2030. Spurred by this strategic commitment and PZAT’s mission the Trust is invested in using research to develop and deliver programmes that enable the realisation of PZAT’s mission and strategic goal. The Wild4life Health Program is one of the major programmes under PZAT.
The Wild4life Health Program
Community health services approach in Zimbabwe and globally is recognized as a key strategy to help in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) particularly SDG3 . In Zimbabwe, provision of primary health services is guided by the National Community Health strategy 2020-25 with a focus on rural health facilities and village health workers (VHWs) who act as the bridge between the formal health system and communities using the community health services model . In this context‚ the Wild4Life Health Program has been operating in 3 districts in the Matabeleland North province of Zimbabwe namely Binga, Hwange and Lupane. The overarching objective of the program is to address challenges and barriers to accessing primary health services in underserved, rural communities and help increase access and utilization of high quality and comprehensive primary health services in these rural communities. To fulfil the stated objectives, the program focuses on the following 5 key interventions:
1.To provide comprehensive clinical mentoring for village heath worker’s support 2.To strengthen health systems and outreach in rural areas 3.To improve data quality monitoring, data variance reporting and CQI 4.To strengthen district level leadership, coordination, and management. 5.To facilitate community mobilization and dialogue with local leadership over health access.For more details you can request for the TOR through our admin email: admin@pzat.org. The deadline for submitting proposal and budget is 31 March 2023 before midnight
- 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.
- Nursing experience an added advantage
- Must reside near a study site (Harare – Chitungwiza CiTi Med Hospital; Masvingo – Runyararo Clinic; Ngundu Rural Health Centre, Beitbridge Wellness Clinic; Bulawayo – Cowdray Park Clinic; Plumtree District Hospital)
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English and {Ndebele for Bulawayo, Kalanga and/or Ndebele for Plumtree; Shona for Chitungwiza; and Venda for Beitbridge} required.
- A good command of a mix of these languages is an added advantage
- 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, preferred.