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 family planning services, particularly by youth and women.

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 family planning services in Tanzania.

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 3 regions of Tanzania mainland covering six (6) councils Nyamagana MC and Kwimba DC in Mwanza region; Ilala MC and Temeke MC in Dar es Salaam and Tanga CC and Lushoto DC in Tanga region.

Title of the Study: “Perception, acceptability, and feasibility of family planning self-care practices with contraceptive users, health care providers and other stakeholders in USAID Afya Yangu RMNCAH- Project regions of Mwanza, Dar es Salaam and Tanga”

Statement of work:

Jhpiego is seeking for individuals to support study activities related to conducting qualitative data collection surveys sampling using a sampling program, through which:

1. Conduct Key Informant interviews with health care providers, FP Services Managers/ decision makers at council and regional level, Pharmacy/ADDOs owners or Managers,
2. Conduct key informant interviews with national level FP service managers, GHSC and MSD managers
3. Conduct group interviews or FGDs with HCP interviews and Community Pharmacy owners/managers
4. Conduct transcription of the FGDs and KIIs.
5. Specifically, the Research Assistants will be responsible for various aspects of data collection using electronic devices (audio recorders) 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, Mwanza and Tanga

Duration of Engagement

This work is for duration up to a maximum of two (2) weeks calendar days beginning 1 September 2024 to 15^th September 2024. 

This position will be closed on August 20, 2024

The Research Assistant is required to demonstrate professionalism and adherence to research ethics and procedures as identified in the study field implementation manual. S(he) will be thoroughly versed in the study protocol and have a detailed understanding of data collection processes, data security, storage, and transfer procedures.

The Research Assistant will strictly adhere to the study protocol and data integrity. The roles include.

• Work closely with the study relevant authorities to identify participants for FGD and Key informant interviews using study recruitment scripts highlighting the procedures for recruitment.
• Conduct all study activities including consenting and interviewing participants in accordance with the procedures described using tablets
• Taking responsibility for safely and securely maintaining any study provided gadgets to assist data collection e.g. audio recorders at all times of data collection.
• Manage time to observe time allocated for data collection so not to burden the study participants unnecessarily during FGDs and interviews.
• Manage short-term storage of all study data during data collection and transcriptions.
• Inform the field supervisor of any challenges that may limit data collection procedure
• Attend daily feedback session as guided and planned by the Team Leader/Supervisor
• Perform any other study related duties as assigned by supervisor

Specific Tasks

• Conduct FGDs and Key informant interviews
• Conduct transcription of FGDs and Key informant interviews into script in the language used during the interviews (likely Kiswahili for most respondents)
• Conduct translation of FGD and KII scripts into English language

• Research experience in collecting data using qualitative methods. (FGD and KII)?
• Strong and fact note taking skills relevant for note taking during FGDs and KII
• Ability to facilitate interviews including probing during FGD and KII guided by FGD and KII guides.
• Strong and fast computer typing skills is important for transcription of FGDs and KII
• Ability to read and write in English and Swahili languages

In addition, the Research Assistant should:

• Be available to attend Research Assistants training.
• Be able to commit him/herself continuously for two weeks.
• 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.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references. Please ensure that you clearly state your preferred region(s)

For furuther information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.