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Research Assistant / KZN

Research Assistant / KZN

Population Services International (PSI)KwaZulu-Natal
30+ days ago
Job description

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

PSI’s flagship MSM program, the Yim’lo Project, is recruiting new talent to support the next phase of the project. In the previous phase, with funding from the Merck Foundation, we conducted extensive research and design with men and other stakeholders to understand MSM barriers to HIV services and co-create solutions to those barriers at the individual level.

Thery are now embarking on a new phase that will focus on piloting and adaptive implementation of the two solutions designed i.e., Coach and digital hook-up service.

Population Services International (PSI) seeks to appoint a Research Assistant

Closing Date : / / 2

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Together with the Learning & Adaptative Implementation Advisor and M&E Advisor, prepare and review qualitative discussion guides in line with the PSI Research Tool Kit
  • Monitor implementation of field research activities including field supervision of data collectors in line with the PSI Research Tool Kit
  • Assist with data entry, cleaning in line with approved study proposals as needed
  • Conduct secondary analysis of data
  • Documentation and record keeping of all research activities
  • Transcription and translation
  • Literature reviews, desktop analyses and / or scoping reviews
  • Prepare and review reports on research findings in line with approved study designs
  • Assist with monitoring and evaluation activities as needed and indicated by the Learning
  • Adaptive Implementation Advisor and M&E Advisor in line with the project work
  • plan
  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Learning & Adaptive Implementation
  • Advisor and M&E Advisor

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences : Sociology, Demography, Development studies or any related social science discipline
  • 1 years’ experience in at least two of the following areas : data collection, data cleaning, analysis and management of research and / or monitoring and evaluation activities
  • Proven experience with and proficiency in data analysis and the use of statistical software packages for data analysis (e.g Dedoose, Nvivo)
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in qualitative coding and analyses Quality writing,
  • communication and presentation skills
  • A persistent optimist. You believe there’s always a way to get to the desired outcome, and you don’t give up until you find a way.
  • A people person. You are good at collaborating with others to get the work done.
  • A proactive problem-solver. You spot potential problems ahead of time and take
  • action to address them, engaging others when needed.
  • Measurement : You use evidence to make decisions and hold yourself accountable for measurable results.
  • Pragmatism : You strive to deliver the best possible result, but you’re not paralyzed by the need for things to be perfect.
  • Honesty : You aren’t afraid to speak your mind. You’re able to own your mistakes.
  • Collaboration : You can work independently but thrive within a team.
  • Trust : You trust that your manager and team will have your back and care about gaining
  • that same trust from your teammates.
  • Commitment : You’ll go the extra mile to see the work succeed.

    • APLLICATION DETAILS :

    send your CV with a cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the position

    For more info :

    recruitment@psi-sa.org

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