Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tThe Research Assistant will support the implementation of the STI study across selected health facilities in Harare Metropolitan province. S\/he will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of eligible study participants (asymptomatic pregnant women and symptomatic men and women), conducting informed consent, supporting sample collection, conducting interviews, capturing clinical and demographic data using mobile applications, ensuring data synchronization, and coordinating research work at health facilities. The role requires strict adherence to study protocol and ethical standards to preserve data integrity and participant confidentiality. The positions will be required for a period of six months.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\t\u2022\tIdentify and recruit eligible participants (pregnant women at ANC, and STI symptomatic women and men at public and private sector health facility) in line with study protocol.\u2022\tConduct informed consent discussions in the participant\u2019s preferred language (English or Shona), ensuring participants understand study procedures, rights, and confidentiality before enrolment.\u2022\tDocument reasons for refusal and screening outcomes.\u2022\tCollect demographic, clinical, and behavioural data using study intake and exit tools.\u2022\tCapture and record data accurately on mobile applications (ODK or similar) and ensure daily synchronization with central servers.\u2022\tMonitor completeness, accuracy, and consistency of collected data; promptly resolve data discrepancies.\u2022\tSafeguard participant confidentiality in line with PSI and national ethical standards.\u2022\tAssist clinical staff in coordinating sample collection and ensure correct labeling and storage.\u2022\tSupport proper packaging and transportation of samples to the PSH-managed laboratory in Chitungwiza for confirmatory testing.\u2022\tDocument participant and partner notification follow-up per protocol.\u2022\tCoordinate daily research activities at assigned health facilities to ensure smooth study implementation.\u2022\tLiaise with facility staff, pharmacists, and PSI study team to maintain fidelity to the study protocol.\u2022\tPerform quality checks on data and processes to ensure adherence to SOPs and ethical standards.\u2022\tProvide daily and weekly progress updates to the Research Coordinator.\u2022\tEnsure partner notification procedures are explained and followed in line with national STI guidelines.\u2022\tEngage health facility staff and community partners in supporting participant recruitment and retention.\u2022\tPrepare and submit weekly field activity reports to the Research Coordinator.\u2022\tServes as the site research liaison person linking with PSI management. \u2022\tEnsure availability of study resources in available on site (stationery, forms, questionnaires, STI test kits, etc)\u2022\tRespond to project-related communication in a timely manner.\u2022\tAttend scheduled trainings, meetings, and debrief sessions.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\t\u2022\tDiploma or bachelor\u2019s degree in social sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Demography, Statistics, or related discipline.\u2022\tCertificate in Health Research Ethics.\u2022\tMinimum of one year of experience in field data collection for health research or population-based surveys.\u2022\tExperience in obtaining informed consent and engaging clients in clinical\/research settings.\u2022\tKnowledge of STIs, HIV, and reproductive health services in Zimbabwe is an advantage.\u2022\tExperience using mobile data collection tools (e.g., ODK, Kobo Collect, Survey CTO) is required.\u2022\tStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English and Shona.\u2022\tAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in facility-based settings.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tPSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. How to apply<\/p>\n
Step 1: Complete the Application form:<\/p>\n
(b)\tClick the following link https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7LiczSHmKkeXmlSatbokcNO7h-fzQdlLv2uX4UTqbxxUM1o0OVFVTDFQWTVQVjVKVEY3Vzk0NkNRSCQlQCNjPTEu to apply for the Research Assistant position.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Send your updated CVs to recruitment@psh.org.zw All Applications should be shared not later than March 26, 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"recruitment@psh.org.zw","_company_name":"PSI - Population Services Int\u2026","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"About PSI - Population Services International Zimbabwe PSI is a organization working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare \u2014 people-centred health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people\u2019s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[17],"job-categories":[16],"job-types":[48],"class_list":{"0":"post-4954","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-harare","7":"job-type-part-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/4954","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=4954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=4954"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=4954"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=4954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}