Regional Survey Coordinator

Position Summary

Reporting to the Zimbabwe PHIA 2020 Survey Coordinator, the Regional Survey Coordinator (Zimbabwe PHIA 2020 Project) will assist the ZIMPHIA 2020 Survey Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of a national population-level HIV impact assessment (PHIA) in Zimbabwe. The incumbent will support the training of staff on the study protocol, procedures, policies, relevant regulations and also ensure that the study protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other relevant policies and regulations are being followed. The Regional Survey Coordinator will report study site progress and maintain study regulatory files.

This is a grant funded contract which may or may not be renewed depending on need.

Responsibilities

Provide support in the day to day implementation of field activities and maintenance of regulatory files.
Assist with the training and supervision ZIMPHIA 2020 project staff.
Understand and adhere to the protocol, SOPs, and other appropriate regulations, procedures and policies; assist in drafting and revising SOPs and training manuals, as needed.
Conduct frequent field visits to ensure timely recruitment of participants and collection of high-quality data.
Regular check in with the Logistician to ensure that teams have all supplies.
Work closely with the Fleet Manager to ensure that team vehicles are managed properly.
Provide regular reports on teams’ performance and solutions to any challenges encountered by teams during the data collection period.
Ensure that ZIMPHIA 2020 staff maintain confidentiality of study participants and adhere to principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethics of human subjects research.
Prepare progress and other reports and study documents, as assigned.
Perform other duties, as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum Social Science Degree or relevant degree.
A Masters’ degree is an added advantage.
At least 3-5 years of research experience in a supervisory capacity;
Experience supervising project teams;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Preferred Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in local language
Previous PHIA experience is an added advantage

Travel Requirements

Periodic domestic travel throughout Zimbabwe to support the planning and implementation of the PHIA Project

To apply:

Please send an application letter and detailed CV by email with subject title “Regional Survey Coordinator” to [email protected] Please do not submit certificates online. The closing date for receiving applications is 22 July 2019. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.