Job Description

Posted 3 weeks ago

Temporary Post for Social Science Research Assistant (1 Post)

• Reports to: Principal Investigator and Study Coordinator
• Location: Mwanza

Essential Characteristics:

• Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, political sciences, psychology, or related fields.
  • Job experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience.
  • Prior research experience in (clinical) research studies, maternal health, or pre-eclampsia-related is an asset.
  • Communication skills: Good communication skills in English (written, oral, comprehension) and Swahili.
  • Certifications (mandatory): Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification (willingness to obtain one).
  • Excellent professional attitude: as displayed by communication with internal and external partners, a high degree of independence, effective response to feedback, and keeping to deadlines.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
  • Ability to work in a clinical setting, including hospitals and research labs.
  • Availability to work flexible hours, depending on study needs.
  • Familiarity with data collection tools, medical records, and screening protocols.
  • Basic knowledge of data collection software like NVivo, SPSS, REDCap, MS Word/Excel, Outlook email provider, and Google Docs (preferred with experience, otherwise willingness to learn).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and assist research activities to be conducted, including interviews and focus group discussions, actively take part in planning, executing, reporting, and analyzing the gathered data.
• Assist the research team with participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes.
• Assist in study participant follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate research records and update electronic research databases.
• Assist with data collection through surveys and interviews, including facilitating the performance of clinical measurements (e.g., blood pressure monitoring, blood sample testing, and urine testing).
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and research protocols.
• Collaborate closely with the PRESHA study team, including physicians, nurses, and site coordinators at the included health facilities.
• Support the PRESHA researchers and coordinators with any other (administrative and research) tasks, including planning of meetings, supporting the organization of (online or face-to-face) meetings, photocopying of study materials, circulation/sending of study materials (digital, in person), assisting with transportation of samples, and any other tasks allocated.

Remuneration:

A successful candidate will be remunerated as per the PRESHA Project’s guidelines.

How to apply

• All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
• Applications must be typed in English.
• All application letters must be accompanied by a detailed and current Curriculum Vitae, all relevant certificates, and full transcripts.
• For applicants who have studied outside Tanzania, a certificate of recognition by TCU must be attached.
• A recommendation letter from a previous employer or supervisor is required.
• Names and valid addresses (and phone numbers or emails) of 3 credible referees must be provided.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• The application process will include interviews with PRESHA study members.
• The deadline is Monday, 30th June 2025.
• Government employees should not apply.

Applications must be addressed and sent to:

VICE CHANCELLOR,
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (CUHAS),
P.O. BOX 1464,
MWANZA, TANZANIA.

Or email to: anumiemtweve1@gmail.com and kiritta2002@yahoo.com

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