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Research Assistant – Qualitative Data Collector

The Leprosy Mission International Ethiopia · ET · Full-time
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About the Role

The role involves collecting qualitative data through interviews and focus groups, transcribing and translating findings, and supporting project supervisors with timely reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth interviews (IDI) and key informant interviews (KII)
  • Facilitate focus group discussions (FGD)
  • Record detailed field notes during interviews and discussions
  • Ensure informed consent is obtained and confidentiality maintained
  • Transcribe audio recordings verbatim
  • Translate transcripts into English
  • Provide feedback to supervisors on challenges and suggest improvements
  • Submit data collection materials at the end of data collection

Skills Required

Qualitative interviewingFocus group facilitationAudio transcriptionTranslation (Amharic to English)Field note takingInformed consent managementData collection reporting

Fields of Study

  • Public Health
  • Statistics
  • Nursing
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology

How to Apply

Submit a CV (≤5 pages) and a cover letter (≤1 page) to jobs@tlmethiopia.org by the deadline. Include two references with email addresses, your academic degree certificate, and transcripts. Find contact details below.