The Ugandan Jobline

Job Title:   Research Assistants (Several Data Collection Jobs)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda

Reports to: Field Coordinator

About US:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Job Summary:   The Research Assistant is responsible for ensuring that data collection with the mystery clients is well collected, complete, accurate, and uploaded to the main server. Under the supervision of the Senior project office, the Research assistants will:

• Support the daily collection of data from all the health facilities and drug shops in Bidibidi that are included in the mystery client survey.
• Conduct In-depth interviews with mystery clients and transcribe the interviews verbatim.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Data collection Support

• Support the mystery clients to correctly complete the mystery client survey form immediately.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of study participants and of the data collected.
• Support in the preparation of logistics and other requirements for data collection.
• Attend the weekly debriefs with the research team to monitor progress
• Compile weekly reports to the senior project officer.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with mystery clients to determine their experience being mystery clients.
• Transcribe the recorded interviews without changing meaning.
• Assist in collecting data, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Ensuring that completed questionnaires are uploaded to the online server.
• Keeping safe custody of all study properties and ensuring that the tablets are well charged before the field and are well protected.
• Prepare and share weekly reports and summaries with the Senior Project Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a University degree/diploma in social sciences, or related area of study
• Three years of relevant work experience, with data collection
• Proficient with computer technology and Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, and commcare data collection software
• Strong oral and written communication skill
• Strong organizational, and interpersonal skil
• Fluency in English, Kakwa, Aringa is a must.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision while being a strong team player.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below

Click Here

Deadline: 17^th October 2023

For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Related Jobs