job Description

Leading the ethnographic work and process evaluations for the PACE interventions. The Social Scientist will oversee research initiatives, manage process evaluations, and supervise research personnel to ensure adherence to protocols and ethical standards. Additionally, they will lead the Social Science Working Group, contribute to manuscript development, and assist in designing SOPs for data collection. The incumbent will also take an active participation in CeSHHAR's community, providing mentorship, and fulfilling additional responsibilities as directed by senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading and managing ethnographic research initiatives, from determining the appropriate methodology to conducting comprehensive analyses
• Leading and managing process evaluation of to be developed PACE interventions, from determining the appropriate methodology to conducting comprehensive analyses
• Working with the Research Coordinator to supervise the crafting and translation of essential research documents, and secure necessary regulatory and ethical clearances for studies
• Overseeing the strategic planning, execution, and synchronization of research activities, ensuring alignment with established protocols and project timelines
• Supervising research personnel, offering training and continuous support to ensure adherence to study protocols, ethical standards, and data collection methods
• Contribute to manuscript development, infusing academic outputs and reports with nuanced social science perspectives
• Leading the Social Science Working Group, including developing agendas, scheduling meetings, steering discussions, and coordinating with group members to ensure a successful execution of planned initiatives
• Assist in designing and leading the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection
• Working with project teams to ensure that data quality standards (as set in the relevant SOPs) are met and periodically conduct audits to ascertain consistent adherence to SOPs.
• Active participation in CeSHHAR's citizenry – the Social Scientist is expected to actively contribute to the sense of community and mutual support within CeSHHAR. This may involve participating in regular meetings and discussions, providing mentorship to junior team members and actively contributing to the organization’s culture and values
• Execute other duties as directed by the Principal Investigator, The Key Populations Director and the Key Populations Research Portfolio Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in Social Sciences/Medical Anthropology/Ethnography or equivalent is essential At least 8 years of research experience
• Experience of participating in mixed method evaluations of complex health interventions desirable, particularly experience of conducting process evaluations or implementation research
• Demonstrated prior experience working with female sex workers or other vulnerable and marginalised groups desirable
• Ability to integrate participatory methods and community engagement into research design
• Prior experience conducting ethnographic fieldwork including participant observation desirable
• Prior experience using qualitative data analysis software essential
• Ability to work well independently with a good understanding of qualitative research methods

How to Apply

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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 and duty station 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.

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