NGO Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya – IPA

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Strengthening People - Centred Accessibility, Respect and Quality (SPARQ) Project
 
Position: Transcriptionist
 
Deadline to Apply: 16th May 2016
 
Start Date: 30th May 2016
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only 

Summary: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs.
 
About the Project: Mistreatment of women during childbirth has been gaining increasing attention in the developing world, including in Kenya, but less is known about women’s experiences of abuse when seeking family planning services and post-abortion care in this setting. 

The primary research objectives of this research is to better understand and measure person-centered care for childbirth, family planning, and abortion / post-abortion care, and also to use this information to inform the development of interventions aimed at improving women’s experiences during care at the facility. 

This study focuses on facilities near peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya.
 
IPA seeks Transcriptionists for hire on consultant basis who will assist with translating and transcribing in-depth interviews.
 
This position is temporary and will be based in Nairobi. No travel will be needed for this position.
 
We encourage all applicants with skills in qualitative research, interviewing and transcription to apply.
 
Transcriptionist / Translator Responsibilities:

The Transcriptionists / Translators will work closely with both international and local researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Listen to original recording material in Kiswahili and English and type out texts word-for-word
  • Translate Kiswahili text into English, ensuring that translations from the Kiswahili language retain the content and meaning of the original material
  • Proofread to correct spelling mistakes and grammar in English.
  • Accurately relay style or tone so that meaning remains the same when translating or interpreting from Kiswahili to English language
  • Adhere to strict deadlines when dealing with translating written material
  • Protect the confidentiality of material as required
  • Transcriptionists do have the opportunity to work from home after an initial probationary period in the office
  • Check translations of technical and/or medical terms from Kiswahili terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation into English language.
Transcriptionist / Translator Key Requirements:
  • Strong oral and written communications skills in English
  • Strong proficiency in Kiswahili is required
  • Knowledge of additional languages used in Nairobi is an advantage
  • Listening ability to understand and grasp various expressions, idioms and specific vocabulary and their uses
  • Experience in transcription or translation for at least 1 year is preferred 
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word and excellent typing skills is required for this position
  • Willing to work evenings if needed
  • A diploma or University degree in related field of Kenyan language (Kiswahili) and English language is an advantage.

Mitigating Aflatoxin Consumption for Improving Child Growth (MAICE) Project
 
Position: Associate Field Manager - Nurse / Phlebotomist
 
Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2016
 
Start Date: Mid-June, 2016
 
Location: Meru Town
 
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
 

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. 

In close partnership with decision makers - the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors working with the poor around the world - we design and evaluate potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available. 

We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
 
About the project: Mitigating Aflatoxin for Improving Child growth (MAICE) is a study designed to look at the correlation between the consumption of aflatoxin contaminated grain and flour and child growth between the ages of 0 – 2 years. 

IPA-Kenya seeks 6 Associate Field Manager (nurses/phlebotomists) who will assist with a variety of data collection activities. 

The position will be based in Meru town, with daily travel to villages in Meru and Tharaka- Nithi counties. 

Working outside of regular business hours (in the morning or in the evening) will sometimes be necessary.

Associate Field Manger (Nurse/Phlebotomist) will provide support to the MAICE (Mitigating Aflatoxin for Improving Child Growth in Eastern Kenya) team. 

In order to satisfactory complete this assignment, you will be expected to:
  • Explaining study objectives and obtaining informed consent from all respondents
  • Accompanying the field work team to the field and collect venous blood samples from all eligible children 0-24 months in study households 
  • Measuring maternal and child anthropometry, observing all required research protocol 
  • Administering specific endline tool to mothers, with a focus on immunization and anthropometry
  • Ensuring safe disposal of all medical equipment such as needles, alcohol swabs, etc. 
  • Ensuring adequate storage of blood samples while in the field, to avoid any destruction or loss to the sample
  • Ensuring that Shorrboards and SECA scales are handled carefully to avoid damage and that all equipment is returned to the office at the end of the day 
  • Ensure that lab request forms thoroughly for completeness and correctness, with special attention to name of the child, child PID, HHID and barcode ID for the respondent.
  • In the morning, organize all the equipment needed for blood sample collection as per field checklist
  • Every evening, after fieldwork, ensure blood samples are delivered to the lab for separation together with the lab request form
  • Careful record-keeping of surveys completed; children measured; blood samples collected using control sheets
  • Liaise with lab personnel to ensure that materials, such as icepacks, are sufficient for the next day’s exercise
  • Take part in training and re-training, as necessary
  • Administrative tasks such as printing, data entry, and filing, as needed
  • Reports to the field manager and research associate
Skills / Experience
 
Required
  • Valid phlebotomy license or nurse license (must be valid through to November 2015)
  • Demonstrated experience with phlebotomy
  • Demonstrated experience working with young children
  • Adaptability in challenging situations and a team player
  • Flexibility with work hours
  • Detail-oriented
Desired
  • Interest in research
  • Previous work experience in rural areas
  • Past work experience with household-based survey desirable
  • Previous research experience
  • Understanding/conversant in Kimeru

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Associate Field Manager-MAICE. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA