Zim-TTECH
DUE: 26 MAr 2024
Background
We are seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of BBS Site Lead on fixed-term contract for five months. The vacancies have arisen in Harare x1 and Bulawayo x1. Zim-TTECH is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 125/23). Its activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.
Position Summary
Successful candidates shall manage and lead the team at survey sites to conduct the bio-behavioural survey for key populations. The position reports to the Survey Coordinator and has oversight on the work of the Research Nurse, Research Assistant, Receptionist, and driver.
Responsibilities
- Providing training and ongoing support to research staff to meet the survey deliverables.
- Ensuring compliance with study protocols, ethical guidelines, and data collection procedures guided by the BBS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Conducting regular audits and quality checks to monitor adherence to SOPs at the site.
- Assist in monitoring adherence to biomarker testing procedures.
- Ensuring timely and consistent communication regarding the performance at the survey site.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Minimum of an honours degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or relevant field.
- At least 3 years experience in related research and leading survey/ research teams.
- Having prior experience working with Key Populations is an added advantage.
- Valid Ethics certificate.
- Strong attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Fluent in English, Shona/Ndebele
Commitment to Diversity
Zim-TTECH recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. Zim-TTECH strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its staff.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates can follow this process: –
STEP 1: Completing the KP BBS Site Lead Form on this link: Form https://forms.gle/zWxyPEQirUeNsvTA8
STEP 2: Submitting an application letter, CV, and certificates to [email protected]
Candidates should specify their preferred work location on the Subject of the application letter.