CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Gates Foundation, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK). CeSHHAR is implementing a National Key Population programme on behalf of National AIDS Council and Ministry of Health and Child Care in all 10 provinces in Zimbabwe. The Associate Social Scientist is responsible for leading the social science outputs for the HIGH Horizon and HAPI projects in Mt Darwin District. The two projects address knowledge gaps around the quantification and monitoring of direct and indirect impacts of ambient heat exposure on maternal and newborn health. The projects will contribute to designing individual/household/community and health facility-level interventions. The Associate Social Scientist is responsible for behavioural interventions, ensuring compliance with protocols and overall study objectives and has a solid reporting line to the Social Scientist.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist the Social Scientist with crafting of research protocols and grant proposals. • Assist in designing of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments and translation of essential research documents. Facilitate timely protocol approvals and maintain an organized system for protocol renewals, payments, and reporting. • Assist in the design and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research undertakings. Periodically conduct audits to ascertain consistent adherence to SOPs and Protocol. • Conduct ethnographic research activities, from determining the appropriate methodology to conducting comprehensive analyses. • Collect qualitative data using individual interviews, focus group discussions and participatory approaches. Implement procedures for maintenance of good quality standards in qualitative data collection and handling working closely with the Director- Climate, Environment and Health, the Social Scientist and field team to guarantee accurate data capture and meaningful analysis. • Supervise social science research personnel, offering training and continuous support to ensure adherence to study protocols, ethical standards, and data gathering methods. • Engage proactively with interdisciplinary teams, focusing on components that intersect with climate change and health. • Contribute to manuscript development, infusing academic outputs and reports with nuanced social science perspectives.
Qualifications and Experience
• PhD in Social Sciences is highly desirable • Climate-related publications • Valid GCP Certificate • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Self-motivated and good leadership skills • Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
How to Apply
Step 1: Click the apply button below Step 2: If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to Human Resources and send to [email protected] . Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.
The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines
