The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
invites applications for field interviewers/data collectors for the Kenya
National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (KNAMHS) that will be conducted in 14
counties namely West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Kajiado, Elgeyo Marakawet, Kiambu,
Kirinyaga, Busia, Bungoma, Siaya, Kisumu, Kitui, Wajir, Kilifi and
Nairobi. KNAMHS aims to determine the prevalence and risk and protective
factors of adolescent mental health disorders in the country. The nationwide
survey will take place between April 10 and May 31, 2020.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed
the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and obtained a minimum
grade of C.
- Be
proficient in basic computer applications with experience in using
electronic data capture methods in data entry/data collection e.g. Survey
CTO or similar applications.
- Should
be a resident of one of the 14 counties where the survey will be
conducted, and demonstrate a good understanding of the geographical
location and culture of the people. The County of
residence/origin should be clearly indicated in the CV or cover letter.
- Must
be able to communicate in both English and Swahili.
- Should
possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Previous
engagement with APHRC in a similar position will be an added advantage.
Responsibilties
- Locating
household structures in study enumeration areas.
- Conducting
surveys.
- Ensuring
that data integrity is always maintained while minimizing errors in data
gathering and transmission.
- Timely
completion of scheduled daily activities filing reports of work done.
- Communicating
promptly challenges and issues arising from the field to the team leaders
and field supervisors.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover
letter together with a CV with contacts of three referees.
Indicate on the cover letter or CV your home County. Applications should reach us by close of business on 6th of
March 2020 All applications should be
submitted via e-mail as ATTACHMENTS to cvs@flexi-personnel.com
Please indicate ‘Data collector – KNAMHS’ on the subject line of your email.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS
TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS