Reports to Implementation Officer. The incumbent is responsible for collecting data and specimens for the study.

Main Duties

•  Assists with consenting, data collection and quality assurance activities in the field whilst working with community health care workers
• Assists with transcriptions to ensure the are of high quality
• Assists with ensuring collection of specimens and associated documentation
• Maintains confidentiality of study data and privacy of participants at all times
• Attends and participates in regular social science group meetings, weekly research meetings and other standing meetings as assigned
• Performs any other duties or responsibilities found necessary for the successful implementation and functioning of ongoing research projects.

 Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum university diploma in Development Studies/ Sociology/Public health/Adult Education or in another relevant area
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Demonstrated experience in transcription
• Ability to work quickly and willingness to deliver quality products under time pressure and short deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including integrity, good judgment, team working and diplomacy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (word and excel)
• Fluency in English and Bemba/Nyanja