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Ajira Mpya Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences Bugando
Research Assistants: Short Term Position for Baseline Data Collection
Position Type: Temporary.
Focus: Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Positions Available: 12
Where: MBEYA
CUHAS-Bugando in collaboration with Emory University are planning to conduct a Household Survey as part of its baseline assessment in WASH related issues. The proposed pilot research study seeks to develop and dynamic evaluate an integration of mother and baby WASH and Infant and Young Children Feeding to address stunting.
Terms of Reference: CUHAS is conducting a household rural survey and is seeking Research Assistants (RAs) to join the research team to conduct household interviews in rural areas. The hiring process will consist of a personal interview with a selection committee.
Eligible and selected applicants will be invited to attend a pre-survey training. The data collection will begin on May 28th, 2017 for an estimated two weeks’ time.
Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from a formally recognized university. Diploma holders with at least one-year field research experience may apply.
- Must have proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Prior experience with data collection is an added asset
- Knowledge on qualitative data collection is an added asset
- Demonstrated accurate and efficient data entry using computers is considered an asset
- Must be physically fit and willing and able to walk long distances,
- Must be comfortable and willing to work in rural areas and be sensitive to the confidentiality and privacy of rural communities; prior experience working in rural areas is an asset
- Must be fluent in Swahili and English with excellent communication skills in both languages.
- Must be flexible and the candidate may be required to work long hours, holidays and weekends at times where necessary
- The candidate should bring all original documents including form four certificate for verification at the time of interview.
Candidates should include in their application, a contact information (day phone and email preferred) for two references, which may be academic or professional.
Please include a CV in your email which addresses each of the above qualifications.
Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Closing date will be May 17th, 2017 10am.
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