Job Vacancies: Quantitative and Qualitative Field
Interviewers for the Human Milk Banking
Research Project
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
The main aim of the project is to
determine the operational feasibility, effectiveness, acceptability of
establishing a Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative Plus (MBFI+) program that
includes HMB and breastfeeding promotion in Kenya.
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC invites applications for
quantitative and qualitative field Interviewers, in its Human Milk Banking (HMB
2) project, to be conducted in Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
Minimum Requirements:
Quantitative Field Interviewer:
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Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education certificate, with a minimum grade of C+;
·
Proven experience in quantitative
research data collection and experience in facility based data collection will
be an added advantage
·
Previous experience or currently
working in the study health facilities will be an added advantage
·
Fluent in English and Kiswahili, in
both oral and written form
·
Familiarity and proficiency in using
smart phones and/electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection especially
use of Open Data Kit (ODK) or Survey CTO
·
Be familiar with and proficient in
computer applications including use of MS Excel and MS Word
·
Strong interpersonal and
communication skills
The successful candidates will be expected to:
·
Recruit participants who meet the
eligibility criteria
·
Conduct interviews on all recruited
study participants
·
Complete, edit and submit all
interviews for cross-checking and verification by the supervisor.
·
Keep updated records and databases of
assigned work.
·
Other related activities, assigned by
the supervisor and project manager.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualitative Field Interviewer;
·
A first degree in Nutrition, Nursing,
Public Health or any other Social science or Health 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
·
Experience in health facility
based data collection will be an added advantage
The successful candidates will be expected to:
·
Moderate/ facilitate qualitative
interviews with mothers in Pumwani Maternity Hospital and other professionals
·
Take notes and compile comprehensive
qualitative interview debriefing notes / reports
·
Prepare data collection progress
updates and reports
·
Other related activities, assigned by
the supervisor and project manager
Qualitative and Quantitative candidates should be:
1. Residents in Nairobi
2. Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of
the data collection
3. Flexible and available to work odd hours ( when necessary ),
under minimum supervision
Female applicants who meet the
qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidates will be
engaged for a period of about 2 weeks and 4 weeks for qualitative and
quantitative surveys respectively.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to
submit their electronic application including a cover letter and CV with
contacts of three referees, by 16th August 2018, to: cvs@flexi-personnel.com
Please indicate on the subject line
of the email. ‘Quantitative Field Interviewer HMB2 PROJECT’ if applying for the
quantitative position or Qualitative Field Interviewer HMB2 PROJECT’ if
applying for the qualitative position
PLEASE NOTE APPLICANTS ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
(APHRC) is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to the protection of children.