Available Job Vacancies in Namibia

Company Description:

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management Support: Ensure that data collection activities meet the study objectives. Inform project staff about timelines, responsibilities, and specifications.
• Coordination and Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of data collection, ensuring all timelines and job requirements are met.
• Ethics and Permissions: Obtain ethics approval from local institutions and permissions to conduct the study within selected institutions. Ensure all research activities comply with local regulations and ethical standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively liaise with local ministries, departments, and other key stakeholders in the country to facilitate smooth operation and collaboration.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support two field workers, fostering an environment of collaboration and efficiency.
• Independent Work and Decision Making: Display self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and make critical decisions. Manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Suport for translation of Study Questionnaires and documents into local language

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of five years of supervisory experience with field workers and/or teams.
• Language Skills: Fluent in the local language of the operation country and strong verbal and written English/French communication skills.
• Educational Background: Significant academic experience, preferably in public health, nursing, research methods, or related fields.
• Research Experience: Prior experience in public health and academic research is preferred.
• Data Skills: Proficiency in working with data for reporting purposes will be an advantage.
• Personal Qualities: Self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Must be able to multitask and make independent decisions.
• Access to a laptop and ability to use remote internet such as a hotspot.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration: Commensurate with experience and the critical nature of the role.
• Impactful Work: Make a significant contribution to research with the potential to influence global strategies and policies.
• Diverse Environment: Experience working in various cultural and geographical settings.

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