The African Field Epidemiology
Network (AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service
organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs)
across Africa working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and
International partners.
AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).
AFENET is seeking to recruit
qualified & experienced persons to serve in a short term position indicated
below:
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).
Research Assistants – Vaccine Safety Project
Location / Workstation: Kenya
(Kwale, Nairobi, Embu , Trans-Nzoia,
Elgeyo Marakwet and Busia counties)
Job Type:
Full time
Duration:
1 month fixed contract
No. of Vacancies: 6
Reports to:
Project Coordinator – Vaccine Safety
Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Key Responsibilities
·
Travel to field sites and collect and
input data to the paper questionnaires as well as mobile data application as
required
·
Review and edit data to ensure
completeness and accuracy of information
·
Participate in the development of
interview schedules.
·
Recruit potential study subjects
while adhering to the criteria and introduce to them the study with the
objective of obtaining their consent to participate in the study.
·
Schedule interviews with study subjects
as per the study protocol
·
Conduct and record interviews with
subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection
procedures and documentation standards
·
Maintain field logs and filing
systems of data collection activities
·
Maintain accurate records of
interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
·
Prepare materials, supplies
/equipment necessary for data collection
·
Manage and respond to project related
issues as they arise
·
Prepare progress reports and attend
project meetings as may be required.
Qualifications
·
At least 1year experience in both
paper and mobile phone-based qualitative and quantitative data collection
·
Experience in Survey data collection
(both paper and mobile phone based surveys)
·
Experience in conducting Key
Informant Interviews and In-depth Interviews.
·
Knowledgeable of the Kenya Health
system and prior experience working with healthcare facilities
·
Excellent computer and data entry
skills.
·
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
·
Ability to maintain cordial public
relations through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course
of field work
·
Ability to adhere to all the
specified data collection protocols during data collection activities
·
Ability to work in a team and to work
with minimal supervision
Certifications, License, Physical Requirements and Other
Expertise Required
·
Basic qualification in Nursing,
Public Health or related clinical training is a requirement.
·
Previous experience in data
collection (both quantitative and qualitative data) is a pre-requisite
·
Ability to live and work in the
specified counties
·
Technical experience in immunizations
and surveillance for Adverse Events Following Immunization is desired
How to Apply
Submit your resume, application
letter and copies of certificates to:
The Administration & Human
Resource Office
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Email: hr@feltp.co.ke
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Email: hr@feltp.co.ke
All applications should be sent
online by Tuesday 11th September
2018. Please include the phrase “Research Assistant” and indicate
preferred county in the title of your email.
ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an Interview.
ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an Interview.