The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of Africa’s premier institutions of higher learning, committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and meaningful community engagement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a team of fieldworkers doing quantitative data collection within USINGA. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting field-based quality control checks; providing logistical support; resolving all problems encountered in the field; and conducting training and monitoring performance to ensure the timeous collection of data of the highest quality standards in a cost-effective and ethical manner. The position will be full-time and based at our Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) site.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Senior Certificate/ certificate in surveillance data collection
At least 3 years experience as a Fieldwork Supervisor in an HDSS
Ability to supervise and train fieldworkers
Knowledge of quantitative research data collection methods
Understanding of project operations including project planning and ethical conduct of research
Good knowledge of the HDSS operations and study forms
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