Position: Research Assistant (7 Posts)

Company: Health for a Prosperous Nation (H-PON)

Project: Feasibility and Acceptability of the Malkia Klabu Pharmacy-based Program for Young Women in Zanzibar (in collaboration with UCSF & NIH)

Location: Zanzibar

Duration: 2 Months (November – December 2025)

Application Deadline: Friday, 03rd October 2025 (13:00hrs)

About the Organization
Health for a Prosperous Nation (H-PON) is a local non-governmental organization with a vision of ensuring a nation with access to evidence-based health information for better health outcomes. H-PON supports government efforts by addressing health gaps through research, health system strengthening, and implementation of innovative evidence-based solutions tailored to local needs.

Together with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), H-PON is implementing a study in Zanzibar titled “Feasibility and Acceptability of the Malkia Klabu Pharmacy-based Program for Young Women in Zanzibar”, supported by the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of pharmacy-based delivery of HIV prevention and sexual reproductive health services. H-PON seeks to hire 7 Research Assistants (qualitative and quantitative) for this project. Training and data collection will begin in early November and last for 8 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

Attend study training and understand the research protocol and SOPs
Recruit potential study participants, obtain informed consent, and enroll them in the study
Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative interviews
Collect data using tablets and Excel templates, ensuring secure storage and upload of data
Document study activities, challenges, and report issues to the Assessment Coordinator
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all study-related information
Support other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Qualifications & Experience

Must be a resident of Zanzibar
Minimum age: 22 years
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Health, or a related field
At least 2 years of experience in data collection (qualitative and/or quantitative)
Experience in field research and data collection using digital devices (tablets/PDAs)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; ODK experience is an added advantage
Fluency in English and Swahili (oral and written)
Good report writing, organizational, and communication skills
Experience working with stigmatized populations and discussing sensitive issues (HIV/AIDS, sexuality) is an advantage
Understanding of HIV prevention and contraception products is an added advantage
Ability to travel to Pemba if required

Desired Skills & Attributes

Strong organizational and management skills
Ability to prioritize, work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity with Zanzibar’s cultural and community context

Remuneration
An attractive package will be offered to successful candidates.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents in one (1) PDF file:

Cover letter addressed to Human Resource Manager (P.O. Box 13560, Dar es Salaam)
Current CV with at least 2 referees (1 from current or most recent employer)
Copies of academic and professional certificates

Important:

Applications in multiple files will not be considered
The PDF file must be named using the applicant’s full name (e.g., Mwanahamisi Juma Application)

Submit applications via email to: recruitment@hpon.or.tz

Deadline: Friday, 03rd October 2025 at 13:00hrs

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Research Assistant (7 Posts)

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