The African Population
and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit organization
that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and
development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC invites
applications for Qualitative Field Interviewers, in its NIHR-BFCI project, to be conducted in Nairobi, Kiambu and Baringo (Koibatek) counties. The main aim
of the project is to map the functioning of the Baby Friendly Community
Initiative (BFCI) within the Kenyan health system including the facilitators
and barriers to BFCI implementation and the impact of COVID 19 on BFCI
implementation.
Qualifications
- A first degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Public
Health or closely related field
- Fluent in English and Swahili, in both oral and
written form
- 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
- Has excellent computer skills
- Experience conducting virtual / online interviews
will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Moderate/ facilitate qualitative interviews with
various people at national, county and community level.
- Take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative
interview debriefing notes.
- Hold debrief discussions and exploration of ideas
between the interviewers and the investigators.
- Prepare data collection progress updates and
reports.
- Other related activities, assigned by the
supervisor and project manager.
The candidates should be
- Residents of the study areas listed above
(Nairobi, Kiambu, and Koibatek).
The County of residence/origin should be clearly indicated in the CV
or cover letter.
- Be prepared to work full time on the project for
the duration of the data collection.
- Own or have access to a computer.
- Flexible and available to work odd hours (when
necessary) under minimum supervision.
How To Apply
Interested candidates
are invited to submit their electronic application including a cover letter and
CV with contacts of three referees, by 11th September 2020, to: cvs@flexi-personnel.com .
Indicate on the cover
letter or CV your home County.
Please indicate on the
subject line of the email ‘Qualitative Field Interviewer NIHR-BFCI PROJECT’
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.