Research Assistant/Data Collector, Tanzania Community Health Worker Supervision Assessment
The World at Abt
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Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Global seeks a research assistant (RA)/data collector to support an assessment of institutional roles, responsibilities, and capacity for supportive supervision of community health workers (CHWs) in Tanzania. This assessment is implemented as part of CHW Career Progression Activity under the USAID-funded Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS). LHSS aims to help low- and middle-income countries transition to sustainable, self-financed health systems as a means to support access to universal health coverage. Led by Abt Associates, the six-year project works with partner countries and local stakeholders to reduce financial barriers to care and treatment, ensure equitable access to essential health services for all people, and improve the quality of health services.
As an RA/data collector, you will be responsible for collecting, transcribing, and cleaning data from two councils under the guidance of the activity leads. The data collection will focus on local structures, processes, and roles for CHW supervision, as well as existing capacity, barriers, and innovations. It will target local government authorities, health facilities, and CHWs. The assessment aims to propose a model for CHW supervision through a consultative process.
This is a part-time position anticipated to begin in July 2024, and end in August 2024. The assessment is being implemented in the Tabora and Urambo regions. Residents from this region, and especially women, are highly encouraged to apply. Depending on applicants and availability, up to two RAs/data collectors may be recruited for this role.
Core Responsibilities
Participate in data collection training
Read and understand the assessment protocol and data collection tools
Conduct data collection at the local and facility level
Record in-depth interviews using a digital audio recorder
Listen and transcribe the audio of the interviews
Review, verify, and make necessary corrections to the transcriptions
Provide daily updates on data collection progress to the activity leads using standard reporting forms
Maintain the confidentiality of the information collected
Communicate regularly with the activity leads to address challenges that may arise
Carry out activities in accordance with assessment procedures
Take ethical aspects into account when performing your duties, maintaining professional secrecy, and guaranteeing the confidentiality and privacy of the information to which you have access
Perform other job-related duties as requested
Report on the daily basis of the accomplished activities and progress
What We Value
A degree in a social or biomedical field (anthropology, sociology, biology, medicine, psychology, among other related areas)
A minimum of 1 year of experience in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods data collection and analysis
Experience conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
Fluency in Swahili required
Previous experience working in public health or policy research is preferred
Previous experience in and/or knowledge of Tanzania’s community health landscape is highly desired
Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Previous experience using Open Data Kit (ODK) software for data collection is desired
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.