Vacancies: Qualitative
Field Interviewers for a Research Project in
Viwandani and Korogocho
The objective of the project is to
strengthen public-private partnerships for health, and strengthen mechanisms
for financial sustainability of such partnerships, in order to make the health
system more responsive to the needs of the urban poor in the long term.
Vacancies: 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
qualitative field interviewers for baseline data collection for one of their
research projects titled Promoting Sustainability of Healthcare Investments in
low resource settings.
Roles and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
·
Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) with a minimum of grade C+
·
Experience working in Informal
settings. Experience working in the Nairobi Urban Health Demographic
Surveillance System (NUHDSS) is an added advantage
·
Resident of Korogocho and Viwandani
is an added advantage
·
Have proven experience in research
work (qualitative and/or qualitative data collection, and report writing).
Possessing both skills is an added advantage
·
2 years’ experience in field work
preferred
·
Experience working with large health
surveys programs; Experience in maternal newborn and child health is an added
advantage
·
Be familiar with the proficient in
computer applications including use of MS Excel, MS Word
·
Familiarity and proficiency in using
smart phones and/electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection especially
use of Open Data Kit (ODK) or Survey CTO
·
Be prepared to work full time on the
project for the duration of the baseline study
·
Possess strong interpersonal, team
work, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills
·
Be fluent in English and Swahili
·
Be willing to work outside normal
business hours
Responsibilities
·
Moderation / facilitation of
qualitative interviews with community members, health care workers and other
professionals the target sites.
·
Note taking and compilation of
comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing notes.
·
Take care and keep inventory of all
assigned project equipment and use them for the sole purpose of the work
assigned
·
Coordinate with the mobilizers to
identify participants that meet the inclusion criteria
·
Regularly meet with the team leader
to review the tools, discuss arising issues and reporting of work done
·
Submit complete reports, fee notes
and other requirements/documentation in a timely manner
·
Other related activities, assigned by
Team supervisor and the project manager.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to
submit their application letter and CV with contacts of three referees, via
email to careers@flexi-personnel.com, by close of business 28th March 2018.
Vacancies: 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 baseline data collection for a Promoting
Sustainability of Healthcare Investments in low resource settings in Viwandani
and Korogocho.
The objective of the project is to
strengthen public-private partnerships for health, and strengthen mechanisms
for financial sustainability of such partnerships, in order to make the health
system more responsive to the needs of the urban poor in the long term.
Roles and
Responsibilities
Minimum
Requirements:
·
Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) certificate, with a minimum grade of C+.
·
Experience working in Informal
settings. Experience working in the Nairobi Urban Health Demographic
Surveillance system (NUHDSS) is an added advantage.
·
Resident of Korogocho and Viwandani
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
·
2 years’ experience in fieldwork
preferred
·
Experience working with large health
survey programs; Experience in maternal, newborn and child health is an added
advantage.
·
Be familiar with and proficient in
computer applications including use of MS Excel, MS Word
·
Familiarity and proficiency in using
smart phones and/electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection especially
use of Open Data Kit (ODK) or Survey CTO
·
Be prepared to work full time on the
project for the duration of the baseline study.
·
Possess strong interpersonal, team
work, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.
·
Be fluent in English and Kiswahili.
·
Be willing to work outside normal
business hours.
Responsibilities
·
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.
Interested candidates are invited to
submit their application letter and CV with contacts of three referees, via
email to cvs@flexi-personnel.com, by close of business 28th March 2018.
Indicate on the cover letter and the email subject “Quantitative field
interviewer.
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.