Closing date: January 15, 2021
Gold Star Kenya (GS Kenya) was established in 2010 as a
local Non-Governmental Organization; GS Kenya was born out of the success of
the Gold Star Network, a social franchise program initiative established in
2006 to promote comprehensive quality HIV care amongst a network of private
health providers in Kenya. GS Kenya implements health related projects in
Kenya. We seek qualified candidates on short term basis for the following
position:
Position: Qualitative Data Transcribers
Location: Nairobi County
Job Summary:
Responsible for creating written versions of audio or
video recordings, meetings, and conversations. This job involves listening to
audio and translating it into long-form text, reviewing drafts of written
transcriptions, and liaising with clients to make sure they’re happy with the
final documents.
Position Description:
· Interpreting Audio Recordings. Listen to recorded
dictations to interpret and transcribe them, translating any industry-specific
jargon into long-form text, such as medical terminology or legal terms.
· Reviewing Drafts- review drafts prepared by speech
recognition software, ensuring that it’s correct and complete, and making any
edits for accuracy and consistency in style.
· Identifying Inconsistencies-A key part of this job is to
spot any inaccuracies and errors, and to add in missing information within the
final report. Check that every aspect of the document is correct, as
discrepancies can have a negative impact.
· Submitting Work to Clients for Review- Once the work is
complete, send it to the client for their review.
· Following Confidentiality Guidelines- so a key part of
this role is to follow patient and client confidentiality guidelines.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
· 3 or more years of experience in Qualitative data
transcription is a Must.
· Able to type 40wpm with 90% accuracy
· Good command of English language. (Excellent grammar
and language skills- American and British)
· Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow
study-specific procedures and guidelines reliably.
· Online research skills and ability to use search
engines (Internet knowledge) and experience in word processing.
· Proficiency in basic computer technology including word
processing (e.g. Microsoft Word), email and basic data entry (e.g. Microsoft
Excel).
· Ability to Transcribe audio into word document or audio
into MS Word document into English from Kiswahili
How to Apply
Gold
Star Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are
encouraged to apply via email by sending cover letter and CV (in one folder
pdf) to gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please quote the Title of the post provided
on the subject line and availability on the application letter to be received
by 15th January 2021.
Kindly
note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.