Research Assistants: (Qualitative Data Collectors)
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Role description
Reports to:
Principal Investigators/Project Coordinator
About the Organization
The Leprosy Mission International Ethiopia (TLMI-E) is an international non-governmental organization registered with civil society organization’s registry number 3097. Since September 19, 2019. TLMIE has been implementing different development and research projects across the country in partnership with national stakeholders like associations with persons affected by leprosy, ministry of health, ministry of women and social affairs, Ethiopian center for disability and development (ECDD) and other international development partners to support and strengthening the national leprosy programs and ensure evidence-based programing.
Overview of the Project
Skin related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including leprosy, disproportionately affect marginalized populations particularly in sub-Sahara Africa, especially in Ethiopia. Leprosy, a skin NTD, causes significant morbidity, disability and economic burden on affected individual and other household members. Affected individuals often lack access to affordable, acceptable and quality health care services that are person-centered.
Therefore, to address these challenges, TLMI-E is undertaking a research project entitled “The social Determinants of health in people affected by leprosy in Ethiopia- a mixed method study” aiming to investigate the social determinants of health the contributes to poor health outcomes for people diagnosed with leprosy and leprosy reaction in Ethiopia.
Accordingly, The Leprosy mission international-Ethiopia seeking to employ qualified and skilled research assistants for qualitative and quantitative components of the study.
Roles and Responsibilities;
Mainly conduct in-depth interviews (IDI), key informant interviews (KII) and Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGD’s).
Record and take detailed field notes during interviews and discussions.
Ensure informed consent is obtained and confidentiality maintained
Verbatim transcription of audio records.
Translate the transcripts into English language.
Provide feedback to supervisors on challenges and suggest improvements.
Submit data collection materials at the end of data collection
About you
Education: Master Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Nursing, Sociology, or Anthropology.
Experience:
At least 2 years and more professional experience
Practical experience in steady team supervision and qualitative data collection
Language: proficient in Amharic and English. Any additional local language is an asset.
People affected by leprosy and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from any harm when engaging with TLM Ethiopia or its partners, and we expect all our staff to abide by our safeguarding policy. TLMI-Ethiopia has a zero tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation to all people. Successful candidates will be expected to submit a criminal background declaration; sign and comply with all organizational policies including the TLMI-E Code of Conduct and the TLM Global Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy
.
How To Apply
Interested applicants who fulfil the above requirements should send the application through ethiojobs.net
CV/resume (not more than 5 pages) including two references with email addresses.
A cover letter (not more than one page)
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
jobs@tlmethiopia.org
Closing date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Remark: during application attach your academic degree with transcripts.
Skills (mandatory):
Research & Analysis
Work experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!
Principal Investigators/Project Coordinator
About the Organization
The Leprosy Mission International Ethiopia (TLMI-E) is an international non-governmental organization registered with civil society organization’s registry number 3097. Since September 19, 2019. TLMIE has been implementing different development and research projects across the country in partnership with national stakeholders like associations with persons affected by leprosy, ministry of health, ministry of women and social affairs, Ethiopian center for disability and development (ECDD) and other international development partners to support and strengthening the national leprosy programs and ensure evidence-based programing.
Overview of the Project
Skin related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including leprosy, disproportionately affect marginalized populations particularly in sub-Sahara Africa, especially in Ethiopia. Leprosy, a skin NTD, causes significant morbidity, disability and economic burden on affected individual and other household members. Affected individuals often lack access to affordable, acceptable and quality health care services that are person-centered.
Therefore, to address these challenges, TLMI-E is undertaking a research project entitled “The social Determinants of health in people affected by leprosy in Ethiopia- a mixed method study” aiming to investigate the social determinants of health the contributes to poor health outcomes for people diagnosed with leprosy and leprosy reaction in Ethiopia.
Accordingly, The Leprosy mission international-Ethiopia seeking to employ qualified and skilled research assistants for qualitative and quantitative components of the study.
Roles and Responsibilities;
Mainly conduct in-depth interviews (IDI), key informant interviews (KII) and Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGD’s).
Record and take detailed field notes during interviews and discussions.
Ensure informed consent is obtained and confidentiality maintained
Verbatim transcription of audio records.
Translate the transcripts into English language.
Provide feedback to supervisors on challenges and suggest improvements.
Submit data collection materials at the end of data collection
About you
Education: Master Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Nursing, Sociology, or Anthropology.
Experience:
At least 2 years and more professional experience
Practical experience in steady team supervision and qualitative data collection
Language: proficient in Amharic and English. Any additional local language is an asset.
People affected by leprosy and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from any harm when engaging with TLM Ethiopia or its partners, and we expect all our staff to abide by our safeguarding policy. TLMI-Ethiopia has a zero tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation to all people. Successful candidates will be expected to submit a criminal background declaration; sign and comply with all organizational policies including the TLMI-E Code of Conduct and the TLM Global Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy
.
How To Apply
Interested applicants who fulfil the above requirements should send the application through ethiojobs.net
CV/resume (not more than 5 pages) including two references with email addresses.
A cover letter (not more than one page)
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
jobs@tlmethiopia.org
Closing date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Remark: during application attach your academic degree with transcripts.
Skills (mandatory):
Research & Analysis
Work experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!