STUDY COORDINATOR - BIOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SURVEY STUDY (BBSS) - FHI 360

Study Coordinator, Botswana’s 2016 Biological and Behavioral Survey Study (BBSS) among populations most-at-risk for HIV

Overview
The BBSS, supported by USAID through the PEPFAR program, represents the Government of Botswana’s increased efforts to gather biological and behavioral data among groups most at risk of HIV (MARPs) as part of a national surveillance effort. Undertaking a large scale survey of this kind in different districts with complex and varying sampling methodologies among vulnerable groups whom little is known about, requires a highly skilled study Manager able to adequately anticipate and plan for the complex operational issues involved in field implementation including obtaining valid data and maintaining ethical standards. This study is overseen by a Technical Working Group (TWG) under the leadership of MOH with FHI360 providing technical guidance.

Consultant Needed
A consultant is needed to coordinate implementation of the BBSS coordinate the inputs of various stakeholders, develop the implementation plan, and ensure adherence to identified timelines. FHI 360 Botswana seeks an experienced study manager s with previous experience designing and managing large scale HIV-related quantitative surveys or evaluations at local and international levels. Individuals with an established working relationship with technical units at the Botswana MoH is a plus.

Requirements

Scope of Work

• Coordinate with the MoH on survey planning and the survey timeline for field work, including facilitating consensus on
• key implementation issues with district stakeholders and adherence to the study timeline;
• In collaboration with the TWG provide support to ensure timely design and development of curriculum and training
• materials
• In consultation with the technical team hire and ensure timely training of supervisors, survey teams, field teams and data
• entry clerks and;
• Coordinate the timely procurement of materials and consumables needed for the study;
• and train;
• Oversee and manage field work including establishing a study supervision and quality assurance system with relevant
• tools and processes;
• Provide strategic inputs into the design, implementation and analysis of the 2012 Botswana BBSS;
• Monitor expenditure against the study budget;
• Coordinate timely and high quality data entry of records collected from the field;
• Supervise the establishment of a data entry template with CsPro and ensure proper data cleaning and storage thereafter;
• Export clean data to SPSS or STATA as will be determined later;
• Participate in data analysis and presentation of key findings;
• Help organize/coordinate study dissemination activities; and
• Provide inputs into other FHI 360 research and evaluation activities as needed.

Consultancy Duration

Approximately 9-12 months, from October 2016. Applicants available on a part-time basis may also be considered.

Company profile

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Closing date and application instructions

Applications to:

Dinah Mantimane, Senior Finance Officer, FHI 360 Botswana: dmantimane@fhi360.org by COB, Friday September 2nd, 2016

FHI 360 will only enter into correspondence with shortlisted applicants.

or more information, call Human Resources @ 3191423/6