Research Assistant Jobs at PATH Tanzania 2024

A packaged set of diabetes supplies that facilitate safe insulin administration and diabetic self-care is being developed by PATH’s Diabetes CarePak Project using human-centered design.A mixed-methods, longitudinal randomized control research is being conducted as part of the Diabetes CarePak project’s third phase to investigate the cost-effectiveness and health effects of Diabetes CarePak use by People Living with Diabetes (PLWD) in sixteen Tanzanian districts. Mbarali DC, Chunya DC, Kyela DC, Mbeya DC (Mbalizi), Mafinga DC, Iringa MC, Vwawa DC, Kwimba DC, Misungwi DC, Chato DC, Tarime TC, Maswa DC, Bariadi TC, Tabora MC, Shinyanga MC, and Songea MC are among the districts that are taking part.The study is anticipated to run for six months beginning from July 2024.

Up to 500 PLWD will be interviewed one-on-one as part of the study; half will take place at facilities randomly chosen to receive the CarePak kits every month for six months (intervention arm), and the other half will not receive the kits but will still receive standard medical care for their condition (control arm). In addition to a quality-of-life questionnaire, the individual interviews will involve both qualitative and quantitative questions. In addition to the data collection tools and directions for submitting data to PATH, PATH will offer a thorough explanation of the study processes, sometimes known as “Standard Operating Procedures” or SOP.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Master study questionnaires and standard operating procedures
• Master and demonstrate effective interviewing skills.
• Conduct and document informed consent to eligible research participants, as described in the study protocol and SOPs to ensure voluntary participation.
• Conduct in-person audio-recorded interviews using tablet computers with PLWD.
• Interview in English and Swahili, following the wording and order of questions in the survey.
• Maintain respect and confidentiality during interviews.
• Follow confidentiality procedures, as described in the protocol, training and study SOPs.
• Upload survey data from tablet to study server every day. Report any problems with uploading to the PATH Study Coordinator.
• Translate and transcribe audio recordings of in-depth interviews.
• Inform PATH Study Coordinator and participants of delays or changes in schedule.
• Act responsibly, treat participants and community with respect and demonstrate integrity at work.
• Perform other miscellaneous study-related duties as required.

READ THIS:

• PSRS Written Interview Results 2024
• Call For Work at PSRS Tanzania 2024
• Call For Interview at PSRS Tanzania 2024
• NEC Timetable For BVR Jobs 2024/2025
• NEC Call For Interview Tanzania 2024
• Form One Selection Tanzania 2025
• Form One Joining Instructions 2025

Period of Implementation:

The Research Assistant shall be expected to provide services for 1 month from January 2025 to February 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in nursing, clinical medicine, social work, statistics or any other related field.
• Experience conducting qualitative interviews.
• Experience with data collection for research studies.
• Experience with conducting surveys on tablet computer or mobile phones using Kobo collect, ODK Collect, Survey CTO (or, at ease using mobile devices).
• Fluent in Swahili and English.
• Good organizational skills and ability to follow study-specific procedures and guidelines reliably.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, People-oriented, Works well with women and men, people of all ages.
• Friendly demeanor and ability to establish rapport.
• Must be available for the entire training period and anticipated periods of data collection.
• Applicants must be residents in the districts they are applying for.

Women and people living with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for Application is 19^th November 2024.

HOW TO APPLY ?

Send your application to tztempjobs@path.org  “Include the District you are applying for in the subject line.”