Position: Temporary Data Collector (2 positions)
Location: Nairobi
Job description
This rapid qualitative research will be conducted by a team
of four people over a period of two weeks. Field work will be led by FHI 360
staff, working closely with one local research lead and two qualitative Data
Collectors. This scope of work is for the Data Collector position, which will
entail taking participants through the informed consent process; facilitation
of IDIs and FGDs, including moderating discussions and notetaking; and
team-based data synthesis and analysis. We require the Data Collector to be
physically present during training and data collection.
Responsibilities
- Conducts
qualitative data collection such as IDIs and FGDs to gather data for the
assigned research study. This includes moderating discussions/interviews or
taking detailed notes.
- Translation
of the provided questionnaires into the local dialects, as necessary
- May
collect additional structured data if required for the study
- Meticulously
maintains complete and accurate records and files pertaining to the
assigned research study
- Maintains
participant confidentiality and security of data gathered
- Accurately
translates and transcribes collected data, as required
- Participates
in daily debrief sessions with the team at the end of the day to discuss
and digitize data from the day’s activities and support an iterative
synthesis process throughout the field work
- Performs
other related duties as assigned
- The
position can entail long periods of sitting, standing and/or walking.
- Workstations
(postings) will vary from project to project. There
will be varied exposure to environmental elements such as sunshine, rain,
cold, winds.
- Field
schedules vary from day to day and according to the preference of the
potential study participants.
Qualifications
- Fluent
in Kiswahili, English, and Somali (as well as possibly additional local
languages depending on location of research study). Part of the role will
be to provide real-time translation to foreign team-members so spoken
English is a priority.
- Excellent
organizational skills and ability to follow study-specific procedures and
guidelines reliably.
- Excellent
interpersonal communication skills, including ability to adapt to changing
situations and group dynamics.
- Research
ethics training certification.
- Proficiency
in basic computer technology including word processing (e.g. Microsoft
Word), email and basic data entry (e.g. Microsoft Excel).
- Previous
training and experience in qualitative research data collection methods is
essential
- BS/BA
in relevant field and 1-3 years of relevant work experience;
- Experience
working with infectious disease, vaccination programs, and/or mass drug
administration is preferred. Demonstrated experience conducting
qualitative data collection. Demonstrated experience following specific
research protocols
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