The
International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH), based in Mombasa, is a
local NGO involved in reproductive health research and program
implementation.
We
invite applications for the following position;
Community
Mobilizers / Note Takers
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Positions
Requirements:
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Social Science / Community Development / Media / Communication
Studies or any other relevant training at Diploma, Certificate or Degree level
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2 Years’ experience working with and/or a member of the target
community
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Good communication and Inter-personal skills
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Fluent in English and Swahili
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and over
long hours including weekends
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Excellent writing skills
Job Description:
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Mobilizing FSW community members for FGDs and Interviews
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Organizing for suitable venues in collaboration with the research
team
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Note taking during FGDs and interviews
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Compiling brief reports after FGDs and Interviews
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Performing any other duty assigned by the research team
Application letter and an up-to-date CV with names and addresses
of three referees and telephone contacts should be submitted electronically by
25th September 2015 addressed to e-mail: secretariat@icrhk.org with subject:
““Application CM/NT – WHISPER Project”
Vacancy: Research
Assistants
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Posts
The International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya (ICRHK) in collaboration with FHI 360 and BURNET Institute will be implementing studies to develop, test and evaluate appropriate mhealth interventions aimed at addressing family planning and contraception issues among women in Mombasa.
We
are seeking two dedicated and talented research assistants to participate in
data collection.
The
research assistants will work very closely with the project team to ensure that
all the study procedures are in line with the research protocol.
They
will be involved in the recruitment of participants, facilitation of focus
group discussion and in-depth interviews, direct observation, note taking,
transcribing and translation, drafting of reports and any other duties assigned
by the project coordinator.
Required Qualifications:
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A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social science or related
discipline.
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3 year practical experience in the collection and analysis of
qualitative data (focus group discussions/workshops, in-depth interviews, and
direct observations).
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Knowledge of ethical issues relating to the conduct of research
on human subjects.
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Strong attention to detail and writing skills that should
include the ability to develop comprehensive field notes and high notch reports
for qualitative analysis.
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Have knowledge of the health structures in Mombasa County and be
proficient in both Kiswahili and English (written and spoken).
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High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to build
rapport with the study populations.
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Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills.
Skills / Abilities / Competencies
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Access, Outlook,
and Excel).
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Excellent skills in using mobile phones/computers/laptops in
transmitting information.
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Experience in working with key populations and an understanding
of issues relating to their sexual and reproductive health.
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Remarkable skills in transcription and translation of
qualitative data.
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Sound understanding of issues relating to family planning and
contraceptives in Kenya.
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The candidate must possess the ability to work effectively under
minimal supervision and open minded.
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Immediate availability is an added advantage.
Application letter stating salary expectation and an up-to-date
CV with names and addresses of three referees and telephone contacts should be
submitted electronically by 25th September 2015 addressed to e-mail:
secretariat@icrhk.org with subject: “Application Research Assistant – WHISPER
Project”
The
applicants also need to fill a bio data form accessible on our
website; http://www.icrhk.org