Overview

Since 2018 Jhpiego is working with the Ministry of Health and President Office to strengthen implementation of HPV Vaccination in Tanzania. Jhpiego through Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health, President Office Regional Authority and Local Government will implement a study to generate evidence on sustainability factors in HPV Vaccination implementation in Tanzania from 2022-2024 from HPV vaccine introduction, switch to Single dose/MAC to routinization. Jhpiego, MoH and PORALG will conduct a study to learn and document key sustainability factors through HPV vaccine implementation journey in Tanzania.

To facilitate this learning activity, Jhpiego seek services of individual Research Assistants to support field data collection supported 8 regions of Tanzania mainland covering sixteen (16) councils. The expected duration for this work is a maximum of 2 weeks starting from 12 January 2026.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant is required to demonstrate professionalism and adherence to research ethics and procedures as identified in the study protocol. S(he) will be thoroughly versed in the study Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for data collection and have a detailed understanding of data security, storage, and transfer procedures.

The Research Assistant will strictly adhere to the study protocol and data integrity. The roles include;

• Conduct all study activities including consenting and interviewing participants in accordance with the procedures described.
• Taking responsibility for safely and securely maintaining any study provided gadgets to assist data collection e.g. tablets at all times of data collection.
• Manage time to observe time allocated for data collection so not to burden the study participants unnecessarily during interviews.
• Manage short-term storage of all study data during data collection.
• Inform the field supervisor of any challenges that may limit data collection procedure
• Attend daily feedback session as guided and planned by the Team Leader/Study PI
• Perform any other study related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, Medical sciences, Health Systems Management, Sociology / Social Sciences, Statistics or Biostatistics? or any other relevant field.
• Research experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Experience in electronic data collection and strong computer skills include the ability to use smart phone in data collection.
• Ability to facilitate interviews including probing during KII.
• Strong and fact note taking skills relevant for note taking during KII.
• Ability to read and write in English and Swahili languages.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite
• Previously engaged in similar tasks not more than 2 years ago.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be flexible and prepared to work additional hours while in the field.
• Be willing to and committed to his/her work away from home and travel continuously in remote areas.
• Be able to organize oneself and work independently of close supervision as well as be a good team player.
• Be willing to accept daily payment in relation to the completion of the assigned tasks at the required quality and standards.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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• Conduct all study activities including consenting and interviewing participants in accordance with the procedures described.
• Taking responsibility for safely and securely maintaining any study provided gadgets to assist data collection e.g. tablets at all times of data collection.
• Manage time to observe time allocated for data collection so not to burden the study participants unnecessarily during interviews.
• Manage short-term storage of all study data during data collection.
• Inform the field supervisor of any challenges that may limit data collection procedure
• Attend daily feedback session as guided and planned by the Team Leader/Study PI
• Perform any other study related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Research experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Experience in electronic data collection and strong computer skills include the ability to use smart phone in data collection.
• Ability to facilitate interviews including probing during KII.
• Strong and fact note taking skills relevant for note taking during KII.
• Ability to read and write in English and Swahili languages.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, Medical sciences, Health Systems Management, Sociology / Social Sciences, Statistics or Biostatistics? or any other relevant field.
• Research experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative studies.
• Experience in electronic data collection and strong computer skills include the ability to use smart phone in data collection.
• Ability to facilitate interviews including probing during KII.
• Strong and fact note taking skills relevant for note taking during KII.
• Ability to read and write in English and Swahili languages.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite
• Previously engaged in similar tasks not more than 2 years ago.
• Be flexible and prepared to work additional hours while in the field.
• Be willing to and committed to his/her work away from home and travel continuously in remote areas.
• Be able to organize oneself and work independently of close supervision as well as be a good team player.
• Be willing to accept daily payment in relation to the completion of the assigned tasks at the required quality and standards.