Quantitative and Qualitative Field
Interviewers for the Quality of Post
Abortion Care in Kenya 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.
The main aim of the project is to assess
the overall quality of PAC services offered in public health facilities in
Kenya (represented by the seven counties).
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 and qualitative field Interviewers, in its Quality of PAC research
project, to be conducted in 7 counties in Kenya (Kajiado, Nairobi, Kiambu,
Laikipia, Migori, Garissa and Mandera).
Minimum Requirements – Quantitative
Field Interviewer:
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Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education certificate, with a minimum grade of C+;
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Proven experience in quantitative or
qualitative methods of data collection. Experience in facility based data
collection will be an added advantage
·
Fluent in English and Kiswahili, in
both oral and written form
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Familiarity and proficiency in using
smart phones and/electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection especially
use of Open Data Kit (ODK) or Survey CTO
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Be familiar with and proficient in
computer applications including use of MS Excel and MS Word
·
Strong interpersonal and communication
skills
The successful candidates will be
expected to:
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Recruit participants who meet the
eligibility criteria
·
Conduct interviews on all recruited
study participants
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Complete, edit and submit all
interviews for cross-checking and verification by the supervisor.
·
Keep updated records and databases of
assigned work.
·
Other related activities, assigned by
the supervisor and project manager.
Minimum Requirements – Qualitative
Field Interviewer:
·
A first degree in sociology,
anthropology, nursing, public health or any other Social science or Health
related field
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Fluent in English and Swahili, in
both oral and written form
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Have proven experience and skills in
qualitative research work
·
Can facilitate interviews and group
discussions in English and Swahili
·
Has experience in note taking during
qualitative discussions
·
Has strong interpersonal and
communication skills
·
Experience in health facility based
data collection will be an added advantage
The successful candidates will be
expected to:
·
Moderate/ facilitate qualitative
interviews with women discharged from public health facilities having been
treated post abortion complications.
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Take notes and compile comprehensive
qualitative interview debriefing notes / reports
·
Prepare data collection progress
updates and reports
·
Other related activities, assigned by
the supervisor and project manager
Qualitative and Quantitative
candidates should be:
·
Be prepared to work full time on the
project for the duration of the data collection
·
Flexible and available to work odd
hours (when necessary ), under minimum supervision
Female applicants who meet the
qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidates will be
engaged for a period of about 5 weeks for qualitative and quantitative surveys.
Interested candidates are invited to
submit their electronic application including a cover letter and CV with
contacts of three referees, by October 16th 2018, to: cvs@flexi-personnel.com
Please indicate on the subject line
of the email. ‘Quantitative Field Interviewer QPAC PROJECT’ if applying for the
quantitative position or Qualitative Field Interviewer QPAC PROJECT’ if
applying for the qualitative position
Field Interviewers for Signal Function Survey in Kenyan Public Health
Facilities.
The
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading
Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in
Nairobi, Kenya, and engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-informed research.
The
APHRC seeks to recruit 7 Nursing Officers to support the Quality of PAC research
project, to be conducted in 7 counties in Kenya (Kajiado, Nairobi, Kiambu,
Laikipia, Migori, Garissa and Mandera).
The
main aim of the project is to assess the overall quality of PAC services
offered in public health facilities in Kenya (represented by the seven
counties).
Major Responsibilities:
·
Use structured signal function
questionnaires to collect data in health facilities on quality of PAC services
·
Keep in custody all study related
equipment and records
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Ensure timely return of results
·
Prepare and submit field progress and
reports weekly
·
Perform other duties assigned by the
project supervisor and manager.
Skills and Qualifications
·
A licensed Nurse with practicing
experience in Kenya
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Experience working in a clinical
setting (hospital or clinics), coordinating field work of research activities
·
Some experience in sexual and
reproductive health of women particularly post abortion care is an advantage
·
Supervisory/leadership skills
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Some experience in sexual and
reproductive health of women particularly post abortion care is an advantage
·
Report writing skills
·
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
·
Fluent in English and Swahili
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are invited to submit their electronic application including a cover
letter and CV with contacts of three referees, by October 17th 2018, to:
cvs@flexi-personnel.com.
Please
indicate on the subject line of the email. ‘Field Interviewer – Signal Function
Survey’ .
PLEASE
NOTE APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS DURING ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
(APHRC)
is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of
children.