{"id":2896,"date":"2025-07-15T16:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T16:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/job\/assistant-social-scientist-msc-x2-mt-darwin-harare\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:32:41","slug":"assistant-social-scientist-msc-x2-mt-darwin-harare","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2896","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Social Scientist, Msc x2, Mt Darwin\/Harare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tCeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV\/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Gates Foundation, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe&#8217;s Ministry of Health and Childcare and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions.Reporting to the Social Scientist \u2013 The Assistant Social Scientist is responsible for leading qualitative research data collection in the HIGH Horizon and HAPI projects in Mt Darwin District. The two projects address knowledge gaps around the quantification and monitoring of direct and indirect impacts of ambient heat exposure on Maternal and Newborn Health.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\u2022\tProtocol and Grant Development: Assist the Social Scientist with crafting of research protocols and grant proposals. \u2022\tDocument Preparation:  Assist in designing of qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments and translation of essential research documents.\u2022\tQuality Assurance and SOPs: Assist in the design and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research undertakings. Periodically conduct audits to ascertain consistent adherence to SOPs and Protocol.\u2022\tData collection: Collect quantitative and qualitative data using individual interviews, focus group discussions and participatory approaches. Implementing procedures for maintenance of good quality standards in qualitative data collection and handling\u2022\tEthnographic Research: Conduct ethnographic research activities, from determining the appropriate methodology to conducting comprehensive analyses.\u2022\tData Oversight: Data collection and assist in analysis processes, working closely with the PI, Social Scientist and field team to guarantee accurate data capture and meaningful analysis.\u2022\tAcademic Contributions: Assist with manuscript development, infusing academic outputs and reports with nuanced social science perspectives.\u2022\tAdditional Responsibilities: Execute other duties as directed by both the Principal Investigator and the Social Scientist.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tMSc. in Social Sciences. Valid GCP Certificate. At least 2 years of research experience. Ability to work well as part of a research team with a good understanding of qualitative methods of research. GCP and Research Ethics. Microsoft Office packages. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work with people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tHow to Apply<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tStep 1: Click The Apply Button BelowStep 2: If you are interested in the above position, please email your CV and application cover letter addressed to Human Resources and send to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw. Indicate the position and duty station you are applying for in the subject line. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.<\/p>\n<p>CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the CeSHHAR Zimbabwe safeguarding guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t Click to Apply<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tLogin to Apply <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tRegister to Apply <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tSimilar Jobs<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPROJECT OFFICER<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevelopment Aid from People to People Zimbabwe(DA\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Harare<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Full Time<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Expires 04 Jul 2025<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tField Officer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunity Technology Development Organisation (CT\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Tsholotsho<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Full Time<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Expires 25 Jun 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw","_company_name":"CeSHHAR Zimbabwe","_company_website":"http:\/\/ceshhar.org\/","_company_tagline":"About CeSHHAR Zimbabwe CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in Population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV\/AIDS. 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