APHRC Research Project Quantitative Field Interviewers Jobs in Kenya

Jobs: Quantitative Field Interviewers for a Research Project
 

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, Non – governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. 

APHRC invites applications for quantitative field Interviewers endline data collection for a Community Health Volunteers Decision-Support Tool (CHV_DST) project in Kamukunji / Embakasi East Sub- County.

 

The objective of the project is to develop and validate a decision-support algorithm within an m-
health solution in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in urban slums in Kamukunji sub-County in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

Roles and Responsibilities:
 

The successful candidates will be involved in the following activities;

• Conduct interviews on all recruited respondents and assigned work.


• Complete, edit and submit all assigned interviews for cross-checking and verification by the supervisor.


• Keep updated records and databases of assigned work.


• Safeguard all assigned project equipment.


• Other related activities, assigned by the supervisor and project manager.


• Attend and participate in all projects related meetings.


• Timely reporting of project related issues to the Team Leader for quick and effective troubleshooting

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate, with a minimum grade of C+.


• Experience working in slum settings / resident in Kamukunji /Embakasi Sub –county will be an added advantage.


• Have proven experience in research work (quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, and report writing). Possessing both skills is an added advantage


• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in fieldwork


• Experience working with large health survey programs and in maternal and newborn health will be an added advantage


• Be familiar with and proficient in computer applications including use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.


• Familiarity and proficiency in using smart phones and/electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection especially use of Open Data Kit (ODK)


• Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the endline study.


• Possess strong interpersonal, team work, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.


• Be fluent in English and Kiswahili; fluency in Somali is an added advantage


• Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the study.


• Be willing to work outside normal business hours.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV with contacts of three referees, via email to [email protected], by close of business 13th October 2017.
 

Indicate on the cover letter and the email subject “Quantitative field interviewer: CHV-DSS project”.
 

In the cover letter, indicate the sub-County and village/ community unit you reside in.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please Note: Applicants are not required to make any payments to anyone during any stage of the recruitment process.