Usinga Fieldwork Supervisor Grade 9 at University of Kwazulu Natal

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a team of fieldworkers doing quantitative data collection within USINGA. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting field-based quality control checks; providing logistical support; resolving all problems encountered in the field; and conducting training and monitoring performance to ensure the timeous collection of data of the highest quality standards in a cost-effective and ethical manner. The position will be full-time and based at our Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) site.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior Certificate/ certificate in surveillance data collection
• At least 3 years experience as a Fieldwork Supervisor in an HDSS
• Ability to supervise and train fieldworkers
• Knowledge of quantitative research data collection methods
• Understanding of project operations including project planning and ethical conduct of research
• Good knowledge of the HDSS operations and study forms