Job Summary:

The research assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the data collection for a study project within APZU/PIH (Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo / Partners In Health). Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator and/or Research Officer, the research assistant will receive a monthly stipend and necessary support to fulfill their responsibilities. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research in the field of public health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect quantitative data through various methods, including surveys, experiments, and data scraping techniques.
• Collect data through In-depth interviews, Key Informant interviews, Focus Group Discussions as well as observation
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of collected data by implementing quality control
• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative/qualitative data, including generating summary statistics, thematic coding and conducting basic statistical analyses.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, summaries, and visualizations of collected data
• Stay informed about developments in data collection methodologies and contribute to the improvement of data collection processes.
• Any other duties assigned within the research department from time to time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as statistics, social sciences, public Health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative/qualitative data collection and management.
• Prior experience in transcribing qualitative data
• Proficiency in data management and analysis software such as Excel, SPSS and R.
• Proficiency in data collection tools such as CommCare, REDCap, and other similar platforms
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience with data collection tools and techniques, such as survey design and administration.

• Collect quantitative data through various methods, including surveys, experiments, and data scraping techniques.
• Collect data through In-depth interviews, Key Informant interviews, Focus Group Discussions as well as observation
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of collected data by implementing quality control
• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative/qualitative data, including generating summary statistics, thematic coding and conducting basic statistical analyses.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, summaries, and visualizations of collected data
• Stay informed about developments in data collection methodologies and contribute to the improvement of data collection processes.
• Any other duties assigned within the research department from time to time

• Proficiency in data management and analysis software such as Excel, SPSS and R.
• Proficiency in data collection tools such as CommCare, REDCap, and other similar platforms
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience with data collection tools and techniques, such as survey design and administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as statistics, social sciences, public Health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative/qualitative data collection and management.
• Prior experience in transcribing qualitative data