Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tEstablished in 1987, Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) an affiliate of Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices (MSI), is one of the largest organisations in Zimbabwe focusing on providing quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH)\/ family planning services. PSZ compliments the Ministry of Health and Child Care and collaborates with other stakeholders to provide modern, affordable products and services through various service delivery channels which include the Public Sector, Commercial Sales, Outreach services as well as Static Clinics.<\/p>\n
Position- Locum Research AssistantsLocation: Harare (X5), Bulawayo (X3)The RoleThe incumbent will be reporting to the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential respondents\/clients, explaining study procedures to respondents to ensure that they understand the research process and benefits, collecting and recording research data using qualitative and quantitative methods. The role will also involve maintaining confidentiality when collecting data, maintaining professional conduct, interpersonal skills in line with MSI guidelines. As part of the duties, the incumbent will also be conducting research interviews with respondents to collect information about their experiences with family planning and SRH services and products, recording data from surveys or questionnaires on electronic tablets for data cleaning, statistical analysis and report writing.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\tDuties: The incumbent will be responsible for the following, among other duties: \uf0b7 Data collection in the field. \uf0b7 Checking on timely submission of data. \uf0b7 Checking completion of consent forms by respondents. \uf0b7 Conducting data quality checks.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\tAbout You \uf0b7 Must have first degree in Social Science, Arts, Operational Research, Statistics\/Data Analysis, Accounting or equivalent. \uf0b7 MRCZ Certificate in Basic Advanced Research Ethics is an added advantage. \uf0b7 Proven computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). \uf0b7 Able to speak local language e.g. Shona\/Ndebele.<\/p>\n
Ideal Candidate must have \uf0b7 At least 6 months experience in data collection and research. \uf0b7 Be highly observant and have good analytical skills. \uf0b7 Have commitment to handling private and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tApplication ProcessApplications should clearly state the position applied for and should include a cover letter (max 2 pages) and a curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) with at least three (3) referees Applications should be received by 16 November 2025And should be directed to:E-mail: recruitment@pszim.comPSZ does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.In line with the PSZ Diversity, Equality and Inclusion guidelines, women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be considered on rolling in basis and only shortlisted cadres will be contacted.PSZ subscribes to the Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices Safeguarding Policy. The successful candidates will undergo background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the guidelines of this policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"recruitment@pszim.comPSZ","_company_name":"Population Services Zimbabwe","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.pszim.com\/","_company_tagline":"About Population Services Zimbabwe We provide a wide range of high quality, affordable and client-centred services and information to women, men and young people through a network of 10 centres, more than 60 BlueStar social franchisees and multiple outreach to help over half a million women each year to choose when they have children.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[16],"job-types":[13],"class_list":{"0":"post-3913","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-bulawayo","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/3913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=3913"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=3913"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=3913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}