Job Description
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S.
non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating
innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA
specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness
of development programs.
non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating
innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA
specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness
of development programs.
IPA seeks a Transcriptionist/Translator for
immediate hire on 1 month contract, who will assist with translating and
transcribing of Focus Group Discussion audios and In-depth Interviews for the
African Health Markets for Equity (AHME) Qualitative Evaluation.
immediate hire on 1 month contract, who will assist with translating and
transcribing of Focus Group Discussion audios and In-depth Interviews for the
African Health Markets for Equity (AHME) Qualitative Evaluation.
The research project will collect data from small
health facilities and households in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions to
measure the health impacts of improving the delivery and quality of private
healthcare services.
health facilities and households in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions to
measure the health impacts of improving the delivery and quality of private
healthcare services.
The intervention is two-fold, and aims to impact
health outcomes through both the supply of services, and the demand for them.
This position is temporary and will be based in Accra and will require
extensive travel within and across the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions.
health outcomes through both the supply of services, and the demand for them.
This position is temporary and will be based in Accra and will require
extensive travel within and across the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Transcriptionist/Translator will work closely with both international and
local researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks
including, but not limited to:
The Transcriptionist/Translator will work closely with both international and
local researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks
including, but not limited to:
Data Transcription
- Check translations of technical and/or medical
terms from Twi terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain
consistent throughout translation revisions into English language; - Listen to original recording material in Twi
and type out Focus Group Discussion and In-Depth Interview texts in
English to ensure that translations from the Twi language retain the
content and meaning of the original material; - Proofread to correct spelling mistakes and
grammar in English; - Accurately relay style or tone so that meaning
remains the same when translating or interpreting from Twi to English
language; - Adhere to strict deadlines when dealing with
translating written material; - Protect the confidentiality of material as
required.
Qualification
- A diploma or University degree in related
field of Ghanaian language (Twi) and English language is an advantage - Strong oral and written communications skills
in English - Strong oral proficiency in Twi is required
- Knowledge of additional languages used in
Greater Accra and Ashanti regions is an advantage - Listening ability to understand and grasp
various expressions, idioms and specific vocabulary and their uses. - Should have basic knowledge in Twi grammar and
English. - Experience in Transcription at least 1 year is
preferred - Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word
and excellent typing skills is required for this position
Willing to work evenings if needed and willing to
travel to sites if required
travel to sites if required
How to Apply
Please submit your complete CV and cover letter by
email to:
email to:
using the subject line: IPA Ghana Private
Healthcare Provision FGD Transcriptionist: Firstname Lastname
Healthcare Provision FGD Transcriptionist: Firstname Lastname
- All documents should be submitted as
attachments, and the file names should include the name of the
applicant. - The documents may be submitted in Word document
or PDF format. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be
contacted by email or phone.
Closing Date: June 14, 2013
