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Strategic Information Assistant
Job no: 493686
Position type: Temporary Full-Time
Location: Tanzania – Dar es Salam, Tanzania – Kagera, Tanzania – Kigoma, Tanzania – Mara, Tanzania – Mwanza, Tanzania – Pwani
Division/Equivalent: Tanzania
School/Unit: Strategic Information / Monitoring & Evaluation
Department/Office: Data Management & Analysis
Categories: Strategic Information/Surveillance/Monitoring & Evaluation
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CAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks Strategic Information Assistants to be based in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Kagera, Geita Mara, Kigoma, and Pwani, Tanzania.
The Strategic Information Assistant is responsible to conduct and document physical files reviews and consistency checks for all program indicators, working with providers and field teams to identify any gaps or corrective actions needed. S/he will work closely with the other members of the program and Strategic Information teams.
“The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Strategic Information Assistant is responsible to conduct and
document physical files reviews and consistency checks for all program indicators, working with
providers and field teams to identify any gaps or corrective actions needed. S/he will work closely
with the other members of the program and Strategic Information teams.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conduct physical files reviews for all program indicators currently reported, verifying consistency between various source documents and reporting platforms
- Work with field teams and facility providers during the review exercises to identify documentation gaps and corrective actions
- Track and document review outcomes through specific templates developed by SI team
- Regularly communicate with supervisors with activity updates and challenges encountered, including sharing brief daily summaries
- Work with facility data clerks to ensure all reviewed records are also reflected consistently and updated as needed in the CTC2 database
- Perform any other assigned duties by their supervisors
Required qualification, Knowledge and skills:
- Required: Medical degree in Public Health, Sociology, Community Development, Statistics, or other related discipline from a recognized academic institution
- Required: Demonstrated familiarity and experience working with government tools and reporting for HIV/AIDS indicators, such as the DHIS, CTC2 files and database,testing registers, care and treatment registers, monthly and quarterly summary forms,among others.
- Advantage: Specific experience with monitoring & evaluation activities utilizing these tools
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and presentation skills. Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.
- Basic skills on computer usage (MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint at minimum).
- Flexible to work after normal working hours and weekends at various community and facility locations.
- Ability to interact well with all persons by facilitating a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory, and non-stigmatizing environment in the program, and to welcome all beneficiaries regardless of their background
- Must be a Tanzanian national.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application will be reviewed on a rolling basin in the order received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Receptionists
4 Posts
Job no: 493837
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Tanzania – Dar es Salam, Tanzania – Kagera, Tanzania – Mwanza, Tanzania – Tanga
Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support
POSITION SUMMARY: The receptionist will support administrative tasks related to the survey, including coordination of appointment visits and management of participant flow at the survey site.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage participant flow
- Coordinate survey appointment visits
- Review participant checklists for completion
- Answer phone calls
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality throughout the survey.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
- Diploma in Business Administration
- 2-3 years of experience in administration.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting research studies involving key and vulnerable populations is an advantage.
- Detail oriented and highly organized, able to multi-task
- Ability to adapt and work with diverse groups of people.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidate from key and vulnerable populations is preferred.
- Fluency in Kiswahili and English languages
ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks receptionist to be based in Mwanza, Arusha, Tanga, Mbeya, Dodoma, Shinyanga and Kagera, Tanzania.
The receptionist will support administrative tasks related to the survey, including coordination of appointment visits and management of participant flow at the survey site.
“The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.”
The deadline for submitting the application is 28 February, 2021
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Bio-behavioral Survey Coordinator
5 Posts
Job no: 493804
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Tanzania – Dar es Salam, Tanzania – Kagera, Tanzania – Kigoma, Tanzania – Mwanza, Tanzania – Tanga
Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support
ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks Bio-behavioral Survey Coordinator to be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Bio-behavioral Survey (BBS) Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and technical oversight of the bio-behavioral surveys (BBS) among key populations (KP) under the CDC–funded project Comprehensive Community-Based HIV Prevention, Linkage, and Retention Services for Key Populations – NU2GGH001941. The BBS Coordinator will work closely with the ICAP Tanzania Leadership Team, including the Country Director and Director of Prevention Services to coordinate all aspects of the BBS. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, leading the development of the protocol, implementation of the bio-behavioral surveys among KP, coordinating data analysis and dissemination, and communicating with the CDC and ICAP in New York.
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The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.”
POSITION SUMARY:
The Bio-behavioral Survey (BBS) Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and technical oversight of the bio-behavioral surveys (BBS) among key populations (KP) under the CDC–funded project Comprehensive Community-Based HIV Prevention, Linkage, and Retention Services for Key Populations – NU2GGH001941. The BBS Coordinator will work closely with the ICAP Tanzania Leadership Team, including the Country Director and Director of Prevention Services to coordinate all aspects of the BBS. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, leading the development of the protocol, implementation of the bio-behavioral surveys among KP, coordinating data analysis and dissemination, and communicating with the CDC and ICAP in New York.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and management of the ICAP program strategies in line with CDC and PEPFAR strategies in the context of the country plans.
- Engage stakeholders in all aspects of the BBS, from preparations, data collection and dissemination of findings
- Lead the development and implementation of the BBS for KP, including female and male sex workers and people who inject drugs and their sexual partners.
- Conduct the training for data collection team on BBS for KP, including responding driven sampling
- Build local capacity for a sustainable surveillance system for KP in Tanzania.
- Supervise data collection team during the implementation of the BBS.
- Conduct supervision and monitoring visits during BBS data collection.
- Prepare regular reports on program activities for CDC and the New York ICAP office.
- Communicate regularly with MOH and National partners.
- Represent ICAP in meetings with government officials, CDC, and partner organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, international development or a related field.
- Previous experience with Bio-behavioral surveys among key populations, especially with respondent driven sampling (RDS) methodology
- A proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
- At least 6 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing HIVrelated projects in developing countries. Experience in HIV surveillance preferred
- Experience working with KP in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Experience supervising data collection teams.
- Significant experience leading capacity-building initiatives.
- At least 5 years of experience living or working in a developing country; previous experience working in Tanzania preferred.
- Experience working in collaboration with local government partners.
- Demonstrated experience managing CDC, PEPFAR, or other donor-financed projects and strong familiarity and command of CDC, regulations and compliance.
The deadline for submitting the application is 28 February, 2021
Formative Assessment Interviewer
4 Posts
Job no: 493838
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Tanzania – Dar es Salam, Tanzania – Kagera, Tanzania – Mwanza, Tanzania – Tanga
Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support
ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks Formative Assessment Interviewer to be based in Mwanza, Arusha, Tanga, Mbeya, Dodoma, Shinyanga and Kagera Tanzania.
The formative assessment interviewer will conduct semi-structured key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) for a formative assessment of a Bio-behavioural survey (BBS) with key and vulnerable populations according to protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP).
“The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.”
POSITION SUMMARY:
The formative assessment interviewer will conduct semi-structured key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) for a formative assessment of a Bio-behavioural survey (BBS) with key and vulnerable populations according to protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP).
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assess eligibility of prospective participants who present at the study site
- Administer verbal informed consent and obtain consent from eligible participants
- Conduct semi-structured KIIs and/or FGDs with formative assessment participants
- Take detailed and accurate notes during KIIs/FGDs, write expanded field notes after KIIs/FGDs and transfer notes into MS word or other applicable program on a daily basis
- Support rapid qualitative analysis by entering deductive themes into the rapid analysis matrix
- Review notes from KIIs/FGDs for completeness and accuracy.
- Work as a member of a team and attend daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings
- Identify and report any adverse event to the BBS Site Coordinator
- Meet and support the BBS Site Coordinator to discuss progress and submit accurate and complete reports
- Ensure notes and consent forms are properly filled and securely stored in a locked cabinet or box
- Maintain confidentiality, ensure ethical standards are adhered to and informed consent procedures are properly administered
- Ensure high quality data, ethical and moral conduct to collect accurate and valid information
- Schedule return visits for any incomplete interviews and inform the BBS Site Coordinator of any return visits scheduled
- Reminding the interviewees about the return visit a day before scheduled return date
- Ensure all materials in custody are maintained with the highest level of safety and diligence
- Process compensation for study participants as per study protocol
- Managing field level payment to study participants and being able to do retirement timely
- Perform other duties as assigned by study investigators
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
- University degree in social science, biological science or any other health-related field
- Prior experience conducting qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. Experience in qualitative research with key and vulnerable populations especially female sex workers (FSW) and people who inject drugs (PWID) will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of and practical experience working with key and vulnerable populations in the
- HIV response or community-based research
- Must have strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
- Speak in a clear, pleasant, and understandable voice
- Ability to adapt and work with diverse groups of people
- Willingness and ability to work with key populations including female sex workers and people who inject drugs
- Ability to adhere to protocols and standard operation procedures (SOPs)
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Must have a good disciplinary record
- Must be a team player that pays attention to detail, is flexible, and able to multi-task
The deadline for submitting the application is 28 February, 2021
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