KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is one of the leading international non-profit organizations dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. We are an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient, and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including medical doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses, and epidemiologists. Over the past century we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands, and subsequently by partnering in the fight against TB in over 40 countries worldwide. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands and additional country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from individual, institutional and corporate donors.

Background

Latent TB infection (LTBI) is the seed bed for developing TB disease and continued transmission. It is estimated that one quarter of the world’s population is latently infected with TB. WHO policy to give at least six months of isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) to people living with HIV (PLHIV) and child contacts has existed since 1993, yet the uptake of IPT in high burden countries remains poor. A short-course regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine weekly for three months (3HP) is now available in Ethiopia.

The IMPAACT4TB consortium is led by the Aurum Institute with core partners Clinton Health Access Initiative, Johns Hopkins University (JHU), KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and the Global Drug Facility. KNCV is leading the implementation of IMPAACT4TB in Ethiopia. The goal of the project is to reduce TB incidence among PLHIV and child contacts<5 living in low- and middle-income countries by contributing to the sustainable scale up of 3HP preventive therapy.

Purpose of the position and organizational position

As part of the implementation of 3HP in Ethiopia, we will conduct a qualitative and quantitative study (CHIP-TB) to assess whether integrated community-based pediatric TB/HIV prevention services are feasible, acceptable and effective in increasing TPT uptake among child TB contacts of under 15 years in the East Shewa zone, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia.  

Currently, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is seeking to recruit experienced and competent Audio Transcribers. As an Audio Transcriber, you are mainly expected to perform audio transcription of Key informant interviews and in-depth interviews of childcare givers (guardians), health care providers, health extension workers and policy makers. Moreover, you will engage in quality control and other field activities that is assigned by the central study team. The Audio Transcriptionist also works closely with the CHIP-TB research coordinator. The transcribers are responsible for conducting the transcription in accordance to the Qualitative Phase transcription SOP of the project.

Place in the organization

The Audio Transcriber reports hierarchically to the CHIP-TB research coordinator, and functionally to the CHIP-TB study team (including local PI, KNCV M&E Lead and JHU team)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transcribe an exact record of the audio record of key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, and other recordings from local languages using word document.
• Perform QC of the transcription and translation of audio recordings
• Strictly follow transcription rules and format specified on the SOP
• Address all identified queries during QC
• Properly manage audio records
• Ensure confidentiality of audio records and hard copies.
• Participate in community/stakeholders’ sensitization training 
• Sign delegation of responsibilities log and perform tasks with quality as per the SOP
• Participate in site coordination
• Share daily Report with the central team
• Preform Data entry (excel or logs)
• Carry out additional assignment as required
• Comply with instructions by the supervisor and coordinator/researcher

Number Required: 

• 2 (Two)

What do we offer?

• Rate contract based on the number of in-depth interviews (audio record) transcribed (page format: Times New Roman, 12 font, 1.5 line space)

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• BA/BSc/MA/MSc/MPH in Health, Anthropology, Sociology Literature, or other Social Science fields from an accredited institution with at least 5 years of audio transcription experience.
• Experience on Qualitative data collection and transcription preferably in health.
• Experience in doing qualitative research (Key informant in-depth interview, FGD, etc.)
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, documentation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain study confidentiality
• Training in HSR, GCP, Research ethics, and quality control/assurance (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skill
• Ability to work with others/teamwork, including collaborators
• Excellent oral and writing skills in Afaan Oromo and Amharic, and English (plus fast typing skill)
• Computer and typing skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word
• Willingness to take up additional responsibilities and training as needed 

How to Apply

You can apply for this position by submitting your CV, including a motivation letter and 3 professional references, via the following email: kncvethiopia@gmail.com  before February 22, 2021. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our HRM Team: + 251116673801.

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled person. Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, documentation, and attention to detail.