Research Officers at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Research Officers at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Nafasi za kazi Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Tanzania February, 2019
Research Officer – 2 Positions at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation | Tabora, TZ
Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
“Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.”
Elizabeth Glaser
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and supporting close to 6,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to facilitate access to services for those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
Position Summary
Job Title: Research Officer
Immediate Supervisor: Study Coordinator, Malezi II
Location: Tabora
Job grade: 5
Job Summary
Research Officer is a member of the Strategic Information and Evaluation (SIE) team, will recruit, consent, interview, observe, and trace study participants enrolled in the Malezi II early child development (ECD) evaluation research. The Research Officer will also support monitoring and evaluation of the Malezi II program. This position is based in Tabora. The ideal candidate for this position is a person who pays great attention to detail, holds him/herself to the highest standards of hard work and integrity, and someone who will be comfortable working in rural communities and visiting study participants in their homes.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Become knowledgeable of EGPAF research policies and procedures, ethical conduct of research, human subject protection, the study protocol and all requirements of conducting study procedures.
Conduct data collection procedures such as participant recruitment, screening, consenting, interviewing, home and clinic observations, and active tracing of enrolled participants, as per standard operating procedures.
Manage audio and video recording equipment to ensure functionality and use during data collection.
Ensure data deficiencies discovered are corrected.
Conduct data entry.
Ensure that study targets are met, and data are documented truthfully and completely.
Preserve the integrity of the research by reporting any wrongdoing, deviations or violations observed or involved.
Protect collected data and any other study documents and records through organized storage and management, keeping in locked cabinets overnight or when not in use, and only allowing authorized personnel to access such documents.
Represent the study to local government authorities at formal and informal meetings, as required
Plan local travel, write trip reports, and submit to the Regional Program Coordinator as required in a proper and timely manner.
Any other responsibilities as assigned.
Education And Experience
Required Qualifications
University Degree.
Three years work experience in public health (public sector) programs or evaluation research. Prior work with an international NGO or a research organization is an advantage.
Experience in quantitative data collection.
Experience in qualitative data collection an advantage.
Knowledge of early child development an advantage.
Essential Skills And Knowledge
Capacity and motivation to acquire new knowledge and skills in a short time.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Kiswahili); strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
High level of computer literacy.
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams (excellent communication, negotiation, follow-up, and motivation skills, plus a positive attitude).
Ability and willingness to travel within Tabora up to 75%.
Submission to be sent CV;
Senior Human Resource Manager,
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation,
P.O. BOX 1628,
395 Ursino Park , Mwaikibaki Road, Morocco
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Or e-mail: recruitment.tanzania@pedaids.org
Closing date: 17 th February 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
Nafasi ya Kazi National Sales Manager At Upfield
Nafasi ya Kazi Agriculture Evaluation Specialist -Abt Associates
Nafasi ya Kazi Security Officer – Arusha
Nafasi za kazi kwenye NGO Tanzania, February 2019
Human Resources Assistant – Arusha, Tanzania
Internship Opportunities at Engage Consult Company Limited
Office attendant at Engage Consult Company Limited
Personal Assistant cum Receptionist at Engage Consult Company Limited
Accountant at Engage Consult Company Limited
Business Development Officer at Engage Consult Company Limited
Claims Assistant – Medical at at Britam Insurance , February 2019
Reinsurance Officer at Britam Insurance, February 2019
Nafasi 7 za kazi serikalini/ Iringa District, February 2019
Sales Representatives at Galinako General Supply, February 2019
CUHAS Jobs , February 2019
Jobs at Braeburn International School-Arusha February, 2019
Nafasi za kazi Puma Energy Tanzania, February 2019
Assistant lecturer, lecturer or senior lecturer jobs at cuhas, february 2019
Warden at Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) February, 2019
Aviation Operations Manager Jobs at PUMA Energy, February 2019
Engineering and Maintenance Manager Operations Jobs at PUMA Energy, February 2019
5 Jobs at the US Embassy Tanzania | Nafasi za kazi Ubalozi wa Marekani, February 2019
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Jobs at Farm Africa, February 2019
Secondary Biology Teacher Jobs at Braeburn International School February, 2019
Primary Class Teacher Jobs at Braeburn International School February, 2019