Project Summary

The Person-Centered approaches to viremia: Connection, Rapport and Engagement (P-CoRE) is a mixed method, parallel cluster randomized trial that aims to use a stakeholder engagement process to develop and assess a tailored but scalable and sustainable person-centered package for addressing viremia in disproportionally affected populations in Zambia. This study will be implemented in Lusaka and Central province.

The study will trace recipients of care to determine the most affected populations, that include children, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women and the adult population. We will then co-design an intervention and test it using a mixed method parallel cluster randomized trial.

Job Summary

The Qualitative Research Coordinator (QRC) oversees the qualitative data processes within the P-CoRE study. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of qualitative research activities including design, implementation, management, analysis, reporting and dissemination of qualitative research findings for the P-CORE study. Key duties include training of Qualitative Research Assistants (QRAs), support qualitative data collection, monitoring, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), data management and storage, and analyses and dissemination of qualitative results. The QRC will be expected to ensure high-quality outputs at all the stages of qualitative research and to provide guidance to qualitative Research Assistants (QRAs). The Qualitative Research Coordinator will be reporting to the Implementation Coordinator.

Main Duties

1. Contribute to the qualitative study design component.
2. Responsible for coordination of QRAs to conduct qualitative data collection that include in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, semi- structured interviews and key informant interviews with study participants.
3. Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials for QRAs.
4. Responsible for development of qualitative data collection tools, translations, and other relevant study documents to monitor and evaluate progress.
5. Assist with pre-fieldwork training of QRAs to ensure familiarity with study objectives, qualitative study tools, and all relevant study procedures
6. Support the study team in pre-study sensitization and study data dissemination activities
7. Support the Implementation Coordinator in coordinating and facilitating conducting co- design workshops.
8. Lead the process of qualitative data transcription and analysis.
9. Provide support and oversight to QRAs in data transcription and management
10. Lead and support the Implementation Coordinator as needed in disseminating qualitative research results through meetings and writing of research abstracts, and manuscripts as needed.

Qualifications

11. Degree in relevant field such as social science, public health or related discipline
12. At least three (3) years experience in qualitative research that includes data collection, management and analysis.
13. Demonstrated management and leadership experience of qualitative Research Assistants.
14. Qualitative analysis skills using analysis software such as Nvivo, ATLAS.ti or any other relevant software.
15. Good knowledge of Human Subject Protection.
16. Fluency in English, and any of the three languages Bemba, Nyanja and Tonga
17. Experience working in a health setting involving ART or HIV care a plus
18. Willingness and capacity to work in remote rural areas
19. Ability to meet deadlines and working with minimal supervision
20. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to utilize appropriate communication styles for data collection in different settings (community, clinic, with NGO or District or Provincial or National officials).

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.