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CeSHHAR ZimbabweResearch Assistantsx3,Harare,Gweru
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is hiring three Research Assistants to support population health research and programming initiatives, including sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS studies. This organization collaborates…
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CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is hiring three Research Assistants to support population health research and programming initiatives, including sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS studies. This organization collaborates with academic institutions, community partnerships, and international funders to evaluate national programs and interventions. Reporting directly to the Research Coordinator, the Research Assistants will handle field coordination, participant engagement, data collection, monitoring, and reporting tasks. Responsibilities include managing participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment,…
Job Description
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is hiring three Research Assistants to support population health research and programming initiatives, including sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS studies. This organization collaborates with academic institutions, community partnerships, and international funders to evaluate national programs and interventions.
Reporting directly to the Research Coordinator, the Research Assistants will handle field coordination, participant engagement, data collection, monitoring, and reporting tasks. Responsibilities include managing participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, and follow-up activities in alignment with study protocols and standard operating procedures. The role requires maintaining secure study records, utilizing digital research tools, conducting quality assurance checks, and communicating with healthcare providers, community stakeholders, and study teams. Successful candidates must adhere strictly to research ethics, data protection regulations, and participant confidentiality.
This position is suited for professionals with experience in research implementation, community health, or HIV prevention who possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Applicants should be capable of managing multiple tasks across various study sites while working respectfully with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily research operations according to established study protocols, work plans, and ethical standards
- Organize field activities, schedules, logistics, and site visits
- Handle participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, follow-up, and retention
- Gather quantitative and qualitative data through interviews, questionnaires, and digital platforms
- Perform data entry, verification, and routine quality checks while resolving data queries
- Keep accurate and secure records of participant details, consent forms, and field activities
- Distribute commodities, deliver interventions, and support digital health platforms
- Coordinate with participating institutions, community stakeholders, and healthcare providers
- Perform monitoring visits, record implementation challenges, and update the supervisor
- Draft routine progress reports, meeting minutes, and research documentation
- Ensure adherence to research ethics, data protection, and safety protocols, including reporting adverse events
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in social sciences or a related field
- Obtain a valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate prior to starting work
- Bring at least one year of experience in research implementation, participant recruitment, informed consent, follow-up, or data collection
- Possess experience in HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, community health, or related research
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Show proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, electronic data collection tools, and mobile health systems
- Exhibit strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
- Maintain a commitment to participant confidentiality, safeguarding, and ethical conduct
Qualifications
- Prior experience working respectfully with adolescents, young adults, or key and underserved populations
- Familiarity with electronic data collection systems such as ODK, Redcap, SurveyCTO, or similar mobile health tools
Core Skills
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What is the location of this job?
The posting lists duty stations as Harare and Gweru, with the employer located in Harare.
What qualifications are required to apply?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in social sciences or a related field, possess at least one year of experience in research implementation or data collection, have experience in related health research fields, and hold a valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate before beginning work.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary for this role is not specified in the job posting.
How can I apply for this position?
Interested applicants should email a CV and a cover letter addressed to Human Resources to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zk, indicating the position and duty station in the subject line.
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