Survey Coordinator

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is looking for a

Survey Coordinator
Duty station: Hanoi, Vietnam

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (Hoi Chong Lao Hoang gia Ha Lan)

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is one of the leading international non-profit organizationsdedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. We are an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; including medical doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists.

Over the past century we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands, and subsequently by partnering in the fight against TB in over 40 countries worldwide.

We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands and additional country offices worldwide). KNCV raises funds from individual, institutional and corporate donors.

Background

In collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) of Vietnam, KNCV is conducting a baseline assessment of tuberculosis (TB)-related stigma in Vietnam in 2023. The assessment will draw on qualitative research methods to examine how TB-related stigma is experienced by different groups (including TB patients, their family members, community members and health staff) across the country.

KNCV is seeking an experienced social scientists / project coordinator to oversee the conduct of the baseline assessment. The position is available for a period of six months, on a part-time basis and will involve travel during three months of data collection (September – November 2023).

Purpose of the position and organizational position

The position is aimed at supporting the Country Representative Officer (CRO) in coordinating and managing the implementation of the baseline assessment of tuberculosis (TB)-related stigma in Vietnam. The position reports directly to the Country Representative Officer.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

The post-holder is expected to:

1. Provide guidance to the data collectors through all phases of the assessment including site selection, participant selection, and data collection.
2. Ensure compliance with the assessment protocol and standard operating procedures and through ongoing quality control
3. Conduct a desk review of current research and policies/guidelines regarding tuberculosis-related stigma in Vietnam
4. Conduct a focus group discussion with key policy makers
5. Support project leads in finalizing study tools
6. Travel to study locations across Vietnam to oversee the sampling and recruitment of study participants as outlined in the study protocol and SOPs
7. Supervise the processing of qualitative data, including the taking/translation of detailed notes and transcription and translation of audio-recordings
8. To supervise and undertake in-depth interviews and focus group discussions as described in the study protocol
9. To support qualitative data analysis

Person specification

The lists below specify the essential and desirable requirements needed by the post holder to be able to perform the job effectively. Applicants will be shortlisted solely on the extent to which they meet these requirements.

Essential criteria

1. MSc level qualification in social or health sciences or equivalent experience
2. Relevant experience in qualitative social science and/or public health research
3. Prior experience of conducting key informant interviews with community members and/or policymakers and/or managers and focus group discussions
4. Practical experience supporting research projects and teams
5. Evidence of contributions to written outputs, preferably peer-reviewed
6. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
7. Ability to use initiative and judgement to anticipate potential issues and solve problems
8. Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research team
9. Evidence of good organizational skills, including effective time and people management, and a high level of personal motivation and flexibility
10. Excellent knowledge of Vietnamese and English

Desirable criteria

1. Knowledge of the national tuberculosis programme in Vietnam
2. Some experience of supervising and supporting data collectors
3. Some experience with qualitative analysis software
4. Ability to deliver effective presentations

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer?

• A fixed-term contract for 6 months (part-time)
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues worldwide;
• A salary dependent upon education and relevant working experience;

Application and information

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae with names and contacts of the last two professional references to the E-mail address: [email protected] under subject ‘Survey Coordinator’, No later than 20 July 2023.

For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please see www.kncvtbc.org

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within 21 days from the closing date, this means your application was not successful.