Social Science Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

The purpose of the Social Science Research Assistant is to collect qualitative data using various qualitative research methods including observations, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews; to compile field notes and case summaries; to transcribe audio recordings and to translate scripts from IsiZulu to English; and to participate in coding and preliminary data analysis.

**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.

**Minimum Qua**lifications**
- A degree in the field of Social Science
- A valid Driver’s Licence
- Proficiency in English and Isi Zulu (verbal and written)

**Minimum Experience**
- At least 1 year experience in qualitative data collection using various methods including observations, focus group discussion or in-depth interviews;
- At least 1 year experience in transcribing and translation of qualitative data from IsiZulu to English;



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