Research Field Worker X2

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa mothers2mothers Full time

**Job Title**

Research Field Worker X2

**Organisation Levels**

mothers2mothers -> m2m Head Office -> Programmes

**Location**

Cape Town -, 8000 ZA (Primary)

**Type of position**

Fixed Term Contract

**Education**

Degree

**Closing Date**

7/7/2023

mothers2mothers seeks to recruit Research Field Workers for the Merck Funded Project AMPLIFY (Activating MSM Peers for Life and FamilY)
The role of the Research Field Worker is to support mothers2mothers’ Department of Programmes & Technical Support (DPTS) in conducting quantitative research at baseline aimed at evaluating the impact of project AMPLIFY. The field workers will be responsible for conducting surveys with GBMSM clients and Family clients enrolled in the AMPLIFY project. This will include introducing the study to the participants, taking them through the information sheets and signing of the consent forms, conducing the survey and client referrals. The surveys will be conducted either at the facility and in the community or at a place where the client and the field worker agree to conduct the survey. This position reports to EOR Consultant

**Key Performance Areas**:
**Conduct Baseline Assessments**
- Participate in Protocol, and data collection/Survey training
- Engage daily with the Family and Life Mentors to get details of AMPLIFY clients who have agreed to the research.
- Contact clients who agreed to participate in the study to arrange meeting venue for assessments.
- Introduce and share information about the study with the research participants.
- Go through the consent forms with the participants and facilitate signing of the consent form.
- Complete survey questionnaires with clients
- Conduct surveys with participants who have consented to participate in the study.
- Refer participants for psychosocial support at health facility if and when required.
- Provide field notes and updates to the EOR Consultant and the project team weekly.

**Quality assurance and Improvement**
- Conduct daily verification to ensure accuracy and completes of all information captured on the system Redcap
- Ensure meeting of daily targets for assessments
- Consolidate and submit weekly reports

**Administration**
- Attend weekly project meetings and QAQI sessions as required.
- Weekly check-ins with the EOR Consultant
- Timely submission of leave requests and monthly Timesheets
- Develop and share weekly schedule for clients to be assessed.
- Ensure proper use of organisation equipment - cell phones, airtime and data.
- Ensure proper filling of consent forms to maintain confidentiality

**Training and Development**
- Participate in training and capacity building/mentorship activities to improve program service quality.

**Job Requirements**

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- A minimum undergraduate qualification in Social Science or Public Health or any health-related field.
- Proven track record in conducting field work/surveys.
- Experience in conducting/completing survey questionnaires using digital devices (tablet/laptop).
- The ability to conduct surveys with key populations such as GBMSM is a strong recommendation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

**Competencies**
- Experience in research field work and conducting
- Fluent in English and IsiXhosa (speak, read and write)
- Passion for HIV, GBV and LGBTI (MSM) related work
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (non-judgemental, Empathetic, Dependable, Honest, influential, self-confident)
- Vibrant and Dynamic (able to engage with various diverse groups)
- Able to work in a team and independent
- Very responsible and accountable for his/her deliverables with high level of integrity
- Live within the project areas - Khayelitsha and or Gugulethu



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