Social Science Research Assistant (Somkhele) at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Overview of duties

• Recruit study participants
• Conduct informed consent process with participants
• Schedule, prepare and conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
• Record in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
• Reimburse participants.
• Compile field notes and case summaries.
• Maintain accurate data collection records.
• Transcribe and translate in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
• Attend training and debriefing sessions.
• Participate in development of coding framework, in thematic coding of data and in preparation of thematic summaries.
• Facilitate and/participate in Public Engagement activities.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in the field of Social Science
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in qualitative data collection with emphasis on mixed methods
• Excellent proficiency in English and isiZulu (verbal and written)
• A valid Driver’s License

Minimum experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in qualitative data collection using various methods including observations, focus group discussion or in-depth interviews.

Advantageous

• Previous experience working at AHRI.
• Experience in clinical trials will be an added advantage.

Closing date for applications: 27 March 2024