BBS SITE LEADS x2 – Zim-TTECH 46 views

Vacancy

Background

We are seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of BBS Site Lead on fixed-term contract for five months. The vacancies have arisen in Harare x1 and Bulawayo x1. Zim-TTECH is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 125/23). Its activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Position Summary

Successful candidates shall manage and lead the team at survey sites to conduct the bio-behavioural survey for key populations. The position reports to the Survey Coordinator and has oversight on the work of the Research Nurse, Research Assistant, Receptionist, and driver.

Responsibilities

Providing training and ongoing support to research staff to meet the survey deliverables.
Ensuring compliance with study protocols, ethical guidelines, and data collection procedures guided by the BBS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Conducting regular audits and quality checks to monitor adherence to SOPs at the site.
Assist in monitoring adherence to biomarker testing procedures.
Ensuring timely and consistent communication regarding the performance at the survey site.
Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum of an honours degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or relevant field.
At least 3 years experience in related research and leading survey/ research teams.
Having prior experience working with Key Populations is an added advantage.
Valid Ethics certificate.
Strong attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Fluent in English, Shona/Ndebele
Commitment to Diversity

Zim-TTECH recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. Zim-TTECH strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its staff.