African Population and Health
Research Center (APHRC)
Job Vacancies: Field
Interviewers and Data Collectors – National Survey
in Adolescent Mental Health in Kenya
The African Population and Health
Research Center (APHRC) invites applications for field interviewers / data
collectors for the Kenya National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (KNAMHS) that
will be conducted in 14 counties namely West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Kajiado,
Elgeyo Marakawet, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Busia, Bungoma, Siaya, Kisumu, Kitui,
Wajir, Kilifi and Nairobi.
KNAMHS aims to determine the
prevalence and risk and protective factors of adolescent mental health
disorders in the country.
The nationwide survey will take place
between April 10 and May 31, 2020.
Minimum Qualifications:
·
Completed the Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education (KCSE) and obtained a minimum grade of C.
·
Be proficient in basic computer
applications with experience in using electronic data capture methods in data
entry/data collection e.g. SurveyCTO or similar applications.
·
Should be a resident of one of the 14
counties where the survey will be conducted, and demonstrate a good
understanding of the geographical location and culture of the people. The
County of residence/origin should be clearly indicated in the CV or cover
letter.
·
Must be able to communicate in both
English and Swahili.
·
Should possess strong interpersonal
and communication skills.
·
Previous engagement with APHRC in a
similar position will be an added advantage.
Job Description (Responsibilities):
·
Locating household structures in
study enumeration areas.
·
Conducting surveys.
·
Ensuring that data integrity is
always maintained while minimizing errors in data gathering and transmission.
·
Timely completion of scheduled daily
activities filing reports of work done.
·
Communicating promptly challenges and
issues arising from the field to the team leaders and field supervisors.
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 or CV your home County.
Applications should reach us by close
of business on 6th of March 2020
All applications should be submitted
via e-mail as ATTACHMENTS to cvs@flexi-personnel.com
Please indicate ‘Data collector –
KNAMHS’ on the subject line of your email.
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.
APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal
opportunity employers and are committed to the protection of children.