Research Assistant/Data Collector, Tanzania Community Health Worker Supervision Assessment at Abt Associates

• Job Identification 105426
• Job Category Consultant
• Posting Date 06/26/2024, 11:02 PM
• Apply Before 07/10/2024, 11:01 PM
• Locations Dodoma, Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Number of Openings 1

Research Assistant/Data Collector, Tanzania Community Health Worker Supervision Assessment at Abt Associates June 2024
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Job Description
Research Assistant/Data Collector, Tanzania Community Health Worker Supervision Assessment
The World at Abt
Solving
the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for
people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more
equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison
and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment,
energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of
what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints –
joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their
game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and
collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and
personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more
equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the
world, and we’ll do the same for you.
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

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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.