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Job Title:   Temporary Research Assistant, Uganda Private Sector Market Facilitation Family Planning Project (4 Jobs)

Organisation: PATH

Duty Station:  Kampala, Mpigi, Wakiso and Mukono, Uganda

About US:

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Job Summary:   PATH is seeking to recruit 4 Research assistants based in the metropolitan Kampala districts to include; Kampala, Mpigi, Wakiso and Mukono. The research assistants will primarily collect field data using interview guides, transcribe data and report.

The time period of this employment is 3 months

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend all required study training, orientations and meetings.
• Be physically present in the assigned implementing district whenever required.
• Recruit participants including screening for eligibility.
• Obtain informed consent and enroll participants.
• Orient the participants on the study
• Conduct In-depth interviews with participants
• Note-taking during FDGs
• Record data on data collection forms (paper-based, mobile electronic device, laptop).
• Translate verbatimely the interview notes
• Check data for quality and completeness.
• Transfer data regularly to the supervisor
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor to ensure effective implementation of the study activities including sufficient enrolment and implementation according to protocol, ethics and other regulatory approvals.
• Solve problems together with the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma.
• Experience in qualitative research.
• Ability to master new tools as required.
• Ability to respect the confidentiality of participants.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organization and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to record data with precision and accuracy.
• Computer skills: Word
• Fluent in speaking and reading English and Luganda.
• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Uganda.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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