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Short Term Consultant For Qualitative Data Coding And Analysis

Short Term Consultant at PATH Tanzania August 2024

VACANCY: Short
term Consultant for Qualitative Data Coding and Analysis for the Study
on Preparing Maternal Immunization Delivery in Tanzania.

BACKGROUND
PATH
is an international organization that drives transformative innovation
to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children.
We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs,
diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness
our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and
passion for health equity. By
mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale,
working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their
greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that
disrupt the cycle of poor health.

Recently licensed maternal
vaccines and candidates in development have the potential to not only
reduce young infant morbidity and mortality from certain
pathogens—namely respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Group B
Streptococcus (GBS)— but to also pave the way for MI delivered via a
broader, integrated (ANC) platform within national public health systems
for comprehensive care for mothers.
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PATH
is conducting a cross-country study in Tanzania, Ghana, Senegal, and
Zambia designed to assess health system readiness and acceptability of
upcoming vaccines for maternal immunization against Respiratory
Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Group B Streptococcus (GBS). In Tanzania, this
study is conducted in Kilimanjaro (Moshi Municipal Council and Hai
District Council) and Morogoro (Morogoro Municipal Council and Mvomero
District Council). The findings from this research will provide valuable
insights into the feasibility and acceptability of maternal
immunization against RSV and GBS in Tanzania. This knowledge will be
instrumental in shaping policy recommendations and programmatic
interventions.

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Consultant Information and Attachments
For
comprehensive information regarding this RFQ/tender, we invite you to
download the attachments provided below. These documents contain all the
necessary details, including specifications, requirements, and
submission guidelines. Please review them carefully to ensure you have
all the pertinent information needed to participate.

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Application Process
Interested
candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, two examples of
previous qualitative research work, proposed technical and financial
proposal of a maximum of three pages to: rmageni@path.org and cc: vmaganga@path.org by 9th August 2024.
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Study objectives
The objectives of this study are three-fold:

• Assess the suitability of ANC as a platform for MI delivery in Tanzania contexts vis-à-vis: 
• Current systems and service delivery processes of maternal health and EPI within ANC and crossprogram coordination therein.
• Potential impact of MI on ANC service delivery, access, quality, and equity.
• Timing and distribution of ANC visits in relation to optimal vaccine administration windows.
• Identify
  knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices around care in
  pregnancy; immunization in general and in pregnancy specifically; and
  the potential acceptability of new maternal vaccines among key
  stakeholders.
• Assess awareness of RSV and GBS and burden of
  disease among pregnant women, community members, and health care
  providers, and perceived prevention priorities among key policy-making
  stakeholders.

Data Collection procedures
The
study deploys multiple methods of data collection—semi-structured
interviews (SSIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), facility spot checks,
record review, and self-administered electronic survey—to address the
above study objectives. These methods were selected based on employing
the most efficient and effective methodologies to gather the diverse
types of data needed for this research from different types of
stakeholders or health data systems.

The qualitative data
collection will be led by Tanzania research team using the above data
collection methods. The research team will translate the raw data into
English before commencement of data analysis

About the Assignment
PATH is looking to engage a consultant to help with coding the qualitative data in Atals.ti as part of the study team.

The consultant would also contribute to analysis of this data by sharing key themes and insights from the coded data.

Activities

• Review and familiarize yourself with the Maternal Immunization Research qualitative data.
• Develop a coding framework in consultation with the study team.
• Work
  as part of the research team to code data from the interviews and focus
  group discussions on Atlas.ti. This will entail learning and practicing
  the code book to ensure a high level of inter-coder agreement, and
  coding data as agreed with study lead.
• Share coding updates regularly with the study lead to be able to resolve questions and challenges
• Develop and share key themes and insights from the coded data.
• Provide inputs into the analysis based on learning from the coding
• Attend check in meeting with the research team with Tanzania research Lead and Seattle team

Consultancy level of effort
This consultancy is for a maximum of 30 working days.

Mode of Payment: Payment are on deliverable based, to be paid after submission and approval of each deliverable.

Deliverable Schedule

Consultancy Qualifications

• A
  master’s or doctoral degree in social sciences, anthropology,
  sociology, psychology, public health, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in qualitative research and data analysis.
• Demonstrated
  experience in conducting qualitative research, including data
  collection, coding, and analysis. Experience in a specific public health
  research will be an added advantage
• Expertise in using qualitative data analysis software such as Atlas.ti, NVivo, MAXQDA, or Dedoose
• Strong
  skills in coding qualitative data, developing coding frameworks, and
  conducting thematic analysis to identify patterns and insights.
• Ability to critically analyze and interpret complex qualitative data to draw meaningful insights.
• Excellent writing skills for preparing detailed and clear reports that summarize findings, themes, and insights.

Application Process
Interested
candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, two examples of
previous qualitative research work, proposed technical and financial
proposal of a maximum of three pages to: rmageni@path.org and cc: vmaganga@path.org by 09th August 2024.