Research Assistants - Immunization Study – 60 positions at Jhpiego
USAID Afya Yangu–RMNCAH is a five-year project (2022–2027) aimed at increasing the demand for and use of quality integrated RMNCAH services, particularly by women and youth in Tanzania. The project is implemented in 11 regions of Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. USAID Afya Yangu–RMNCAH outcomes is to increased use of, demand for and access to quality integrated RMNCAH and immunization services, particularly by youth and women.
Recommended:
To enable the project, execute its mandate, the project has as incorporated implementation research and program learning with the aim of using study findings to focus and inform project interventions and improve immunization services and program outcomes in project supported regions.
Jhpiego seek services of individual Research Assistants to support field data collection for a study to be conducted in USAID Afya Yangu – RMNCAH project supported 10 regions of Tanzania mainland and in Zanzibar (both Unguja and Pemba) in a total of 11 selected councils.
Title of the Study: “Evaluation of effectiveness of Reach Every Child (REC) and Periodic Intensification of Routine Immunization (PIRI) approaches for strengthening immunization services in the USAID Afya Yangu – RMNCAH Project Supported Regions
Statement of work:
Jhpiego is seeking for individuals to support study activities related to conducting a household surveys sampling using a sampling program, through which:
- All households in selected enumeration areas (EAs) will be surveyed to identity the ones with eligible participants (mapping).
- Using a sampling program, the appropriate number of households with eligible participants will be selected to participate in the study
- Households with children aged between 11 -35 months will be interviewed.
Specifically, the Research Assistants will be responsible for various aspects of data collection using electronic devices (tablets) including requesting consent from parents/care giver at the selected household.
Reports to: Jhpiego –Advisor- Program Learning and Research and supervised by study Principal Investigator
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tabora, Mwanza, Mara, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Geita, Dodoma. Katavi, Manyara, Pemba and Unguja
Duration of Engagement
This work is for duration up to a maximum of 35 calendar days beginning 1 September 2024 to 5th October 2024.
Position will be closed on August 20, 2024
- Research experience in conducting household surveys.
- Strong and fast computer skills include the ability to use smart phone in data collection.
- Ability to conduct quality interviews using handheld tablets.
- Computer skills is an added advantage.
- Ability to read and write in English and Swahili languages
In addition, the Data Collector should:
- Be available to attend Research Assistants training.
- Be able to commit him/herself continuously for thirty (30) days.
- Be flexible and prepared to work additional hours.
- Be willing to and committed to his/her work away from home and travel continuously in remote areas.
- Be able to organize oneself and work independently of close supervision as well as be a good team player.
- Previously engaged in similar tasks not more than 2 years ago.
- Be willing to accept daily payment in relation to the completion of the assigned tasks at the required quality and standards.
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