Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA)
Strengthening
People - Centred Accessibility, Respect and Quality (SPARQ) Project
Position:
Transcriptionist
Deadline
to Apply: 16th
May 2016
Start
Date: 30th
May 2016
Location: Nairobi
Summary: Innovations for Poverty
Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating,
evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems
worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the
effectiveness of development programs.
About
the Project: Mistreatment
of women during childbirth has been gaining increasing attention in the
developing world, including in Kenya, but less is known about women’s
experiences of abuse when seeking family planning services and post-abortion
care in this setting.
The
primary research objectives of this research is to better understand and
measure person-centered care for childbirth, family planning, and abortion /
post-abortion care, and also to use this information to inform the development
of interventions aimed at improving women’s experiences during care at the
facility.
This
study focuses on facilities near peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya.
IPA
seeks Transcriptionists for hire on consultant basis who will assist with
translating and transcribing in-depth interviews.
This
position is temporary and will be based in Nairobi. No travel will be needed
for this position.
We
encourage all applicants with skills in qualitative research, interviewing and
transcription to apply.
Transcriptionist
/ Translator Responsibilities:
The
Transcriptionists / Translators will work closely with both international and
local researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks
including, but not limited to:
- Listen
to original recording material in Kiswahili and English and type out texts
word-for-word
- Translate
Kiswahili text into English, ensuring that translations from the Kiswahili
language retain the content and meaning of the original material
- Proofread
to correct spelling mistakes and grammar in English.
- Accurately
relay style or tone so that meaning remains the same when translating or
interpreting from Kiswahili to English language
- Adhere
to strict deadlines when dealing with translating written material
- Protect
the confidentiality of material as required
- Transcriptionists
do have the opportunity to work from home after an initial probationary
period in the office
- Check
translations of technical and/or medical terms from Kiswahili terminology
to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout
translation into English language.
Transcriptionist
/ Translator Key Requirements:
- Strong
oral and written communications skills in English
- Strong
proficiency in Kiswahili is required
- Knowledge
of additional languages used in Nairobi is an advantage
- Listening
ability to understand and grasp various expressions, idioms and specific
vocabulary and their uses
- Experience
in transcription or translation for at least 1 year is preferred
- Computer
literacy with proficiency in MS Word and excellent typing skills is
required for this position
- Willing
to work evenings if needed
- A
diploma or University degree in related field of Kenyan language
(Kiswahili) and English language is an advantage.
To
apply click here: https://poverty-action.formstack.com/forms/sparq_transcriptionist
Mitigating
Aflatoxin Consumption for Improving Child Growth (MAICE) Project
Position: Associate Field Manager -
Nurse / Phlebotomist
Deadline
to Apply: May
25, 2016
Start
Date: Mid-June,
2016
Location: Meru Town
Eligibility: Position open to local
Kenyan hires only
Innovations
for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering
and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.
In
close partnership with decision makers - the policymakers, practitioners,
investors, and donors working with the poor around the world - we design and
evaluate potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations,
the most rigorous evaluation method available.
We
also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build
better programs and policies at scale.
About
the project: Mitigating
Aflatoxin for Improving Child growth (MAICE) is a study designed to look at the
correlation between the consumption of aflatoxin contaminated grain and flour
and child growth between the ages of 0 – 2 years.
IPA-Kenya
seeks 6 Associate Field Manager (nurses/phlebotomists) who will assist with a
variety of data collection activities.
The
position will be based in Meru town, with daily travel to villages in Meru and
Tharaka- Nithi counties.
Working
outside of regular business hours (in the morning or in the evening) will
sometimes be necessary.
Associate Field Manger (Nurse/Phlebotomist) will provide support to the MAICE (Mitigating Aflatoxin for Improving Child Growth in Eastern Kenya) team.
In order
to satisfactory complete this assignment, you will be expected to:
- Explaining
study objectives and obtaining informed consent from all respondents
- Accompanying
the field work team to the field and collect venous blood samples from all
eligible children 0-24 months in study households
- Measuring
maternal and child anthropometry, observing all required research
protocol
- Administering
specific endline tool to mothers, with a focus on immunization and
anthropometry
- Ensuring
safe disposal of all medical equipment such as needles, alcohol swabs,
etc.
- Ensuring
adequate storage of blood samples while in the field, to avoid any
destruction or loss to the sample
- Ensuring
that Shorrboards and SECA scales are handled carefully to avoid damage and
that all equipment is returned to the office at the end of the day
- Ensure
that lab request forms thoroughly for completeness and correctness, with
special attention to name of the child, child PID, HHID and barcode ID for
the respondent.
- In
the morning, organize all the equipment needed for blood sample collection
as per field checklist
- Every
evening, after fieldwork, ensure blood samples are delivered to the lab
for separation together with the lab request form
- Careful
record-keeping of surveys completed; children measured; blood samples
collected using control sheets
- Liaise
with lab personnel to ensure that materials, such as icepacks, are
sufficient for the next day’s exercise
- Take
part in training and re-training, as necessary
- Administrative
tasks such as printing, data entry, and filing, as needed
- Reports
to the field manager and research associate
Skills
/ Experience
Required
- Valid
phlebotomy license or nurse license (must be valid through to November
2015)
- Demonstrated
experience with phlebotomy
- Demonstrated
experience working with young children
- Adaptability
in challenging situations and a team player
- Flexibility
with work hours
- Detail-oriented
Desired
- Interest
in research
- Previous
work experience in rural areas
- Past
work experience with household-based survey desirable
- Previous
research experience
- Understanding/conversant
in Kimeru
To
apply click here: https://poverty-action.formstack.com/forms/maice_applications
Disclaimer: The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work
being performed by the Associate Field Manager-MAICE. The statements are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and
responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change
responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that
IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are
encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA