JOB PURPOSE:
The research assistant is responsible for supporting research, monitoring and
evaluation activities for Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) core business and
projects and reports to RME Lead. As a member of research, M&E team, the
research assistant will work closely with RME team, to ensure the attainment of
MST goals and objectives though closer involvement in data collection, data
processing,
analysis and interpretation of various studies conducted within MST
and preparing reports.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Data Collection: Collect quantitative and qualitative data by administering
the questionnaire, conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with
study participants. Act as mystery clients to observe how services are being
delivered at MST facilities;
2. Data processing and analysis: Participate in data entry, coding, data
transcription and analysis;
3. Report preparation: Prepare various reports containing field reports, data
entry and analysed reports;
4. Data quality assurance: Check completed work for accuracy, completeness of
data entered and make any required changes immediately to ensure quality of
your work before submitting to RME team;
5. Collaboration: Collaborates with other researchers and service providers to
attaining the desired and reliable data.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and experience:
Diploma in social science, health
management or other related field§
Enough experience in conducting social
and health researches§
Enough experience in conducting
quantitative and qualitative researches using various methodologies§
Enough experience in administering
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Beliefs (KAPB) surveys§
Familiarity with nature of KAPB and
in-depth interview questions and competence in probing§
Sound understanding of sexual and
reproductive health issues§
Enough experience in processing and
analysis of quantitative and§
qualitative data, using data bases such as SPSS, EPI info, Nvivo is an added
advantage
Must be familiar with working in rural
areas with focus on participatory processes§
Demonstrates research, monitoring and
evaluation skills§
Must have excellent
communication/interactive skills that function well independently, as well as
with the team§
Familiarity with data quality assurance
and research ethics§
Skills:
Good written and oral communication in
both English and Kiswahili§
Proven ability to interpret verbal,
written and numerical data§
Fluent in English and Swahili both oral
and written§
IT literacy – proficiency in MS Office
particularly Excel (essential) and SPSS§
Good analytical skills§
Mode of Application:
If you feel that you meet the qualifications and are motivated to be part of
the team, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability and
why you are interested in this post, to the address below;
E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before Friday
November 18, 2016.