Social Science Intern

Social Science Intern/ Student on Attachment

Background

The Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) is implementing a study addressing an unmet need: same day diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB (TB serositis and TB meningitis (EpiTB). A neglected element of TB diagnosis is that of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) which comprises approximately 15% of TB caseload, and over one third of cases in HIV-endemic settings. Unfortunately, frontline same day tests such as GeneXpert and urine lam perform poorly on EPTB samples, thus limiting improvement of TB-specific morbidity and mortality.

Major responsibilities:

✓ Assist in surveys, interviews, focus groups, and field research to gather primary data.
✓ Manage and organize research data using software like excel, redcap, Microsoft edge, or other data management tools.
✓ Participate in the setup and execution of studies or experiments in areas like sociology, psychology, or economics.
✓ Organize staff general meetings
✓ Draft research summaries, analysis reports, or project briefs based on findings.
✓ Help coordinate different aspects of ongoing research or social science projects, ensuring timelines and tasks are met.
✓ Assist in communication between different teams or stakeholders involved in a project. ✓ Organize and coordinate meetings, interviews, or focus groups related to the project.
✓ Assist in organizing and maintaining research data, participant records, and documentation in both digital and physical formats. This ensures that all research materials are properly stored and easily accessible for analysis and reporting
✓ Communicate with study participants to ensure their ongoing involvement in the research process. This includes sending reminders for surveys, interviews, or followup sessions, ensuring participants' timely responses, and addressing any questions or concerns they may have.

Qualifications and experience:

• Studying towards a first degree in a social science i.e. Development studies, sociology, psychology, or related.
• Clean class 4 drivers license. • Excellent computer skills.

Step 1:

Complete the pre-screening form using the link below, Click here

Step 2

A cover letter with an up-to-date detailed cv and at least 3 contactable professional and character references (including hr) should be forwarded to cophr@brti.co.zw not later than 28 April 2025. Applicants should clearly indicate the position title in the email subject line.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

BRTI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.