14 Research Assistants/Data Collectors – FHI Uganda

August 2, 2023

Job Title: 14 Research Assistants/Data Collectors

Organization: FHI 360

Duty station: Kampala

Roles and responsibilities:

Fieldwork preparation duties o Undertake a 3-day training on the adapted tools ensuring a common understanding of the data collection tools.
Ensure that clearance for data collection has been obtained from the appropriate authorities before the onset of the data collection process.
Fieldwork and data collection
Perform day-to-day data collection activities: seek consent from eligible participants and conduct in-depth interviews and key informant interviews in the field.
Respond to questions the participants may have about the assessment.
Share field notes and have brief discussions with the supervisor at the end of each day to discuss any challenges, solutions, and experiences.
Comply with the requirements necessary for conducting successful interviews using qualitative methods.
Ensure confidentiality of data collected and information.
After field visits
Ensure that all data captured is always kept secure.
Ensure all the modules are complete and are submitted to the National Server o Submit all participants’ consent forms to the supervisor.
Write a field report.

Minimum qualifications:

MB ChB; at least a diploma in Midwifery with experience of 3 years in the public or private sector.
OR At least a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health with 3 years’ experience
A certificate in Research Ethics will be an added advantage.
Previous experience with qualitative data collection on similar studies with a reputable research organization.
Basic Knowledge of EmONC.
Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate in English both orally and in written form.
Must be computer literate and able to use the ODK tools.
Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player.