Several Research Assistant NGO Jobs – mothers2mothers (m2m)
Job Title: Research Assistant (Several Temporary Job Vacancies)
Organization: mothers2mothers (m2m)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
About US:
mothers2mothers (m2m) is an international non-governmental organization based in Cape Town, SA, dedicated to providing education and support to pregnant women and mothers living with HIV, and preventing mother-to-child transmission. Since its inception, m2m has reached more than one million mothers in seven countries. Founded in Cape Town in 2001, m2m is a partner in the United Nations’ Global Plan towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections among Children by 2015 and Keeping their Mothers Alive.
Job Summary: The Research Assistant will be part of a pool of resourceful persons who will be engaged from time to time on temporary assignments. S/he is responsible for implementing m2m research and evaluation activities in accordance to the standard operating procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in research related and other trainings as may be required.
- Conduct data audits
- Collect & enter data in the m2m databases as per set targets and time frames
- Support the cleaning process of the data sets
- Compile a list of data related issues, and share recommendations for improvement
- Identify potential participants, assess eligibility and recruit them as per standard operating procedures
- Conduct informed consent processes with potential participants according to m2m standard procedures
- Develop interview schedules; arrange and conduct interviews in accordance with pre-determined interview guidelines, data collection procedures, tools and documentation standards.
- Ensure that data collected is accurate, complete, properly handled and stored
- Analyze and disseminate research or evaluation findings when necessary
- Ensure the research activity is implemented ethically as per standard operating procedures and code of ethics
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the mothers2mothers (m2m) Research Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social science field or related discipline (biostatistics/ epidemiology advantageous)
- At least three to five years’ experience in conducting research and analysis related to managing research and field-based evaluations and reporting
- Knowledge, skills and experience in quantitative and qualitative research, data collection, management and analysis, report writing and editing, and visual presentation of research findings
- Experience in analysing large data sets using a statistical software essential, preferably SPSS or willingness to learn SPSS
- Knowledge, skills and experience in qualitative research is an added advantage
- Good working knowledge of major databases and analytical programs including MS access, MS excel, STATA, SPSS and Epi Data.
- Passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of women and children
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Self-starter, results oriented and willing to work longer hours
- Good inter-personal skills within a dynamic multicultural environment
- Good written and verbal communications skills in English
- Fluent in Lusoga or Samia or Luganda
How to Apply:
All those excited about serving in this prestigious NGO should send their applications online at the link below
Deadline: 19th May 2019
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