African Population and Health
Research Center (APHRC)
CICF (Afya Kwa Ukoo) Research Project
This implementation research will be
carried out in Garissa County, applying both quantitative and qualitative data
collection methods to identify and inform on women who have or have not used
specific MNH services in the county.
CICF (Afya Kwa Ukoo) Research Project
Vacancies: Quantitative
and Qualitative Field Interviewers
The African Population and Health
Research Center (APHRC) invites applications for field interviewers / monitors
for a research project on the effect of engaging cultural institutions and
culturally-sensitive facility-based delivery on maternal and newborn health
service utilization in Garissa.
Minimum qualifications for
Quantitative field interviewers:
·
Completed secondary education and
possess a minimum grade C+ in KCSE.
·
Be familiar with and proficient in
computer use
·
Be a resident of Garissa County
·
Be fluent in English, Kiswahili and
Somali
·
Possess strong interpersonal,
communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills
·
Available for the entire training and
data collection period i.e. 20th April to 31st May 2018
Added Advantages
·
Resident of Garissa Township and
suburbs
·
Familiarity and proficiency in using
smart phones and / electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection.
·
Previous experience using ODK /
Survey CTO data collection programs.
·
Previous experience in quantitative
data collection
Minimum qualifications for
Qualitative field interviewers:
·
Minimum of a first degree in Public
Health, Anthropology, Social Sciences or related field from a recognized
university
·
Have proven experience in qualitative
data collection.
·
Be fluent in English, Kiswahili and
Somali.
·
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
·
Available for the entire training and
data collection period i.e. 20th April to 31st May 2018
·
Be a resident of Garissa county
Added advantages;
·
Previous experience in qualitative
data collection.
·
Be a resident of Garissa Township and
suburbs
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to
submit a cover letter together with a CV with contacts of three referees.
Indicate on the cover letter the
specific sub-county where you come from and currently live.
Applications should reach us by close
of business Monday 9th April 2018.
Applications can be submitted via
e-mail as Word or PDF attachments to cvs@flexi-personnel.com.
Please indicate ‘FIELD INTERVIEWER
“AFYA KWA UKOO” PROJECT’ on the subject line of the email
The Education and Youth Empowerment
Unit (EYE) wishes to engage field staff between May and June for the endline
evaluation of the ALOT-Change project being implemented in Korogocho and
Viwandani.
Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Conduct interviews on all recruited
and assigned respondents.
·
Complete, edit and submit all
assigned interviews for cross-checking and verification by the supervisor on a
daily basis.
·
Keep updated records and databases of
assigned work.
·
Regularly file reports on project
activities.
·
Timely reporting of project related
issues for quick and effective troubleshooting.
·
Timely and accurate accounting of
project finances.
·
Attend and participate in all project
related meetings.
·
Take care and keep inventory of all
assigned project equipment.
Qualifications
·
Should have completed secondary
education and possess a minimum grade C+ in KCSE.
·
Be familiar with and proficient in
computer applications including use of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
·
Be a resident of Korogocho and
Viwandani.
·
Be fluent in English and Kiswahili.
·
Be prepared to work full time on the
project for the duration of the study.
·
Possess strong interpersonal,
communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.
·
Have proven experience in research
work (quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, analysis and report
writing).
·
Previous engagement with APHRC is an
added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged
to apply to applications@flexi-personnel.com by April 20, 2018.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Indicate on the cover letter the
specific sub-county where you come from and currently live.
Please indicate ‘FIELD INTERVIEWER “A
LOT-Change” PROJECT’ on the subject line of the email
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.