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 qualitative Data Translator. As a Data Translator, you are mainly expected to perform translation of the Key informant interview. Moreover, you will engage in quality control and other field activities that is assigned by the central study team. The Data Translator also works closely with the CHIP-TB research coordinator. The translators are responsible for conducting the translation n in accordance to Qualitative Phase translation SOP of the project.

Place in the organization

The Data Translator 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

• Translate Key informant transcripts from the local languages to English using word document.
• Perform quality control (QC) on translated transcripts
• Address all identified queries during QC
• Strictly follow translation rules and format specified on the SOP
• 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
• Carry out additional assignment as required
• Comply the data with instructions by the supervisor and coordinator/researcher

What do we offer?

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

Number Required: 2 (Two)

Duty Station:East Shewa zone, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia

• 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 translation experience.
• Experience in qualitative data translation, preferably in the area of 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

Note: Use “Data Translator 2(Two)- Phase 2 Qualitative Study” as the subject line of your email !

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.