The Kenya AIDS Indicator
Survey (KAIS) is to be conducted from October 2012 to January 2013 in all
regions of the country.
Qualified Kenyans are invited to apply as community mobilizers at cluster level to seek community support and participation in the survey.
The specific
objectives of Community Mobilization are to:
- Introduce
KAIS II survey to the community (e.g. elders, chiefs, church and other
leaders, etc.) in clusters where the survey will be conducted
- Sensitize
and inform the community, including members of the sampled households,
about the survey (e.g., purpose, household selection, components of the
survey, participant eligibility requirements, etc.) and seek their support
and participation in the survey
- Provide
and disseminate survey mobilization and communication materials in the
study clusters
- Ensure
prompt response to any concerns about the survey that may arise before,
during and after the survey.
The Community Mobilizers should meet the following requirements:
- Must
have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized
university
- Must be
aged 35 years and above
- Must be
fluent in English and Kiswahili and should be able to effectively
communicate (oral, reading and writing) in the local language in the
geographical areas where they are to work in the country. The 10 regions
are: Western (NCPD Office Kakamega), Nyanza North ( NCPD Office Kisumu )
Nyanza South (NCPD Office Kisii), South Rift (NCPD Office Nakuru), North
Rift (NCPD Office Eldoret), Eastern South (NCPD Office Machakos),Eastern
North (NCPD Office Embu), Coast (NCPD Office Mombasa) North Eastern (NCPD
Office Garissa), Central (NCPD Office Nyeri) and Nairobi
- Should
have at least five years experience on mobilization activities in national
surveys
- Should
have confidence and show ability to work with little supervision
- Should
have basic computer skills
- Must be
willing to work anywhere in Kenya
- Must be
ready to travel on a continuous basis and work in the field for about 3
months
- Evidence
of further training in public health, communication/community mobilization
will be an added advantage
- Must be
a team player
Mode of Application
Applicants having the
above qualifications should send their applications including copies of
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, a copy of Identity card,
detailed current CV indicating Local language(s) in which they are fluent in,
three (3) names of referees and daytime telephone/Mobile numbers through either
email (kais2012ncpd@ncapdke.org )
or hard copies to the address provided below
The Director
General/CEO
National Council for Population and Development (NCPD),
Chancery Building, 4th Floor, Valley Road
P.O. Box 48994-00100
Nairobi
National Council for Population and Development (NCPD),
Chancery Building, 4th Floor, Valley Road
P.O. Box 48994-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach the
Council on or before 23rd August 2012
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted