Massive Recruitment of NGO Field Interviewers in Kenya – APHRC

African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

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.
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.
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.