African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Job Opportunity: Research Assistants – Vaccine Safety Project
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).
Job Opportunity: Research Assistants – Vaccine Safety Project
Background: 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 is seeking to recruit qualified & experienced persons
to serve in a short term position indicated below:
Job Title: 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.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
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Travel to field sites and collect and input data to the paper
questionnaires as well as mobile data application as required
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Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of
information
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Participate in the development of interview schedules.
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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.
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Schedule interviews with study subjects as per the study
protocol
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Conduct and record interviews with subjects, in accordance with
predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation
standards
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Maintain field logs and filing systems of data collection
activities
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Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the
confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
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Prepare materials, supplies /equipment necessary for data
collection
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Manage and respond to project related issues as they arise
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Prepare progress reports and attend project meetings as may be
required.
Key Qualifications
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At least 1 year experience in both paper and mobile phone-based
qualitative and quantitative data collection
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Experience in Survey data collection (both paper and mobile
phone based surveys)
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Experience in conducting Key Informant Interviews and In-depth
Interviews.
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Knowledgeable of the Kenya Health system and prior experience
working with healthcare facilities
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Excellent computer and data entry skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to maintain cordial public relations through observing
meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work
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Ability to adhere to all the specified data collection protocols
during data collection activities
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Ability to work in a team and to work with minimal supervision
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Certifications, License, Physical Requirements and Other
Expertise Required
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Basic qualification in Nursing, Public Health or related
clinical training is a requirement.
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Previous experience in data collection (both quantitative and
qualitative data) is a pre-requisite
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Ability to live and work in the specified counties
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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.or.ke
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Email: hr@feltp.or.ke
Website: www.afenet.net
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.