The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organisation committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org 

CHAI South Africa’s Amandla Mama Study:

The main aim of the Amandla Mama Study, which CHAI SA is leading, is to co-create and test a narrative, video-based mHealth series of 10 “micro-messages” (short messages designed to impact behaviour change) (Amandla Mama Videos) and investigate the impact that the Amandla Mama Videos have on optimising behavioural intentions of women and their partners in the perinatal period. The study commenced in December 2021 and will conclude in February 2023. During the study, mothers and their partners will be engaged through emotive, resonant narratives and visuals to determine whether evidence-based health messages for perinatal health can motivate life-saving improvements in health behaviours during the perinatal period.

The Volunteer position will be for the period of six months only and will be based in Pretoria, South Africa reporting to the Program Manager for Amandla Mama.

CHAI strives to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes fairness, respect, equality and dignity in the workplace. CHAI welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and encourages people from historically disadvantaged groups to apply.

• Data collection in the field and recruiting study participants at facilities.
• Conducting frequent site visits around Gauteng.
• Transcribing audio recordings.
• Interviewing study participants face-to-face and telephonically.
• Following up with study participants to collect relevant feedback.
• Drafting of field-based reports.
• The Volunteer will be expected to support the Program Manager on key deliverables and program requirements as requested.

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in health or social work-related topics;
• Strong communication skills, phone etiquette and basic knowledge of MS Word and Outlook (proficiency levels will be tested during the recruiting process). 

Advantages:

• Ability to function well in a multi-disciplinary team (CHAI South Africa’s programs share common targets and indicators);
• Demonstrated ability to identify key themes from qualitative and quantitative data;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, be effective in high-pressure situations and adapt to fast-paced and changing environments with a strong commitment to excellence, both internally and externally, and with limited-structural support;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects and solve challenging problems with limited structural or operational support;
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills;
• Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills;
• English language fluency, both written and verbal;
• Setswana and isiZulu verbal fluency.

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