Research Assistants: (Supervisor for Qualitative Study)
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Role description
Reports to: Principal Investigators/Project Coordinator
Employment Type: 6 months Contract with possible extension depending on the performance and budget availability.
Gross Salary: 37,000 ETB/month
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
Organize and oversee field activities
On daily basis asses the progress of the team (data collectors) and revise plans as needed in consultation with the study core team
Ensure the data collectors complete their responsibility
Ensure that the team collects data with the required quality (completeness, reliability, accuracy, integrity, precision, confidentiality)
Provide regular data collection progress update
Codebook development
Analysis support in coding the transcripts using relevant software.
Involve in KII and FGD interviews
Support data collectors training
Conduct supportive supervision to support data collectors
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
Qualitative data/transcript coding
Language: proficient in Amharic and English. Any additional local language is an asset.
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!
Employment Type: 6 months Contract with possible extension depending on the performance and budget availability.
Gross Salary: 37,000 ETB/month
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
Organize and oversee field activities
On daily basis asses the progress of the team (data collectors) and revise plans as needed in consultation with the study core team
Ensure the data collectors complete their responsibility
Ensure that the team collects data with the required quality (completeness, reliability, accuracy, integrity, precision, confidentiality)
Provide regular data collection progress update
Codebook development
Analysis support in coding the transcripts using relevant software.
Involve in KII and FGD interviews
Support data collectors training
Conduct supportive supervision to support data collectors
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
Qualitative data/transcript coding
Language: proficient in Amharic and English. Any additional local language is an asset.
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!