Qualitative Research Assistants
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Posted on:
21-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation
Must be a self-motivated individual who is experienced in qualitative research process including conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions; and transcription. He/she will work closely with the operations research unit study coordinator and study sites to ensure timely and accurate collection of research data.
No two days are alike at EGPAF but what can you expect in this role
- Ensure that there is availability of necessary daily study materials before recruiting study participants
- Screening and enrollment of eligible study participants as per study protocol
- Maintain confidentiality of study participants.
- Obtain informed consent from study participants
- Leading and moderating focus group discussions.
- Conduct In depth Interviews as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Transcribe and translate all recorded focus group discussions and IDIs into English
- Completing study documentation in accordance with study protocol and EGPAF policies and procedures
- Meet with Study Coordinator and Monitors regularly to ensure data is being collected according to the protocol and standard operating procedures
- Maintaining security of information and data collected
- Maintaining inventory of study supplies in his/her custody
- Trouble shooting and resolving challenges encountered
- Providing daily recruitment updates or challenges to the Study Coordinator
Qualifications :
To be successful you will need to have:
- Proven experience in qualitative research and public health related research
- Previous experience leading and moderating focus group discussions
- Prior experience in transcribing and translating FGD or IDI audio recordings from Chichewa or Tumbuka to English
- Minimum of a degree in health sciences social sciences or related fields
Additional Information :
Bonus Points if you Have:
- Professional and respectful
- Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Fluency in English and Chichewa or Tumbuka
- Willingness to work and travel in different districts
As a global multinational and multicultural organization EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation) national origin age disability or addition to country law requirements EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.
The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free ; all other countries: collect ) or online ( Work :
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Employment Type :
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.
