VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: QUALITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS FOR THE PATHOME PROJECT
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an
African-led and Africa based international research institute committed to
conducting high quality and policy relevant multidisciplinary research.
Our research addresses important development issues and challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa in areas such as education, population, health, aging, urbanization and wellbeing.
Our goal is to generate evidence for meaningful action, engage
with policy makers in the region to disseminate our research findings,
influence policy decisions, and improve the quality of life in Africa.
The APHRC invites applications for Qualitative Field
Interviewers in its PATHOME Project that will be conducted in Nairobi County.
The project aims to collect environmental, behavioral, spatial,
economic, and microbial data to characterize the enteric pathome along pathways
for disease diffusion and the intersection of humans and animals with these
pathways.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Recruiting study participants who meet the eligibility
criteria
2. Mobilizing study participants
3. Consenting study participants
4. Conducting structured observations and facilitating any
interviews
5. Writing and submitting comprehensive notes of interviews and
observations.
6. Ensuring that data is of high quality
7. Participating in resolving queries as they arise
8. Participating in weekly team meetings
9. Performing other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor,
project manager, or the principal investigator
Minimum Qualifications
1. Should have a bachelor’s degree in veterinary science, animal
science, environmental health, community health, public health or related field
2. Be a resident of Nairobi, preferably from Kibera, Harambee,
and Jericho
3. Have proven experience in data collection using electronic
data capture methods
4. Proficient in English and Kiswahili languages (verbal and
written)
5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills
6. Must be fully available for the training and during the
entire data collection period (approximately 1 year)
7. Flexible and available to work during the odd hours (when
necessary) under minimum
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications
including a cover letter and CV with contacts of three referees by January 27,
2021 to cvs@flexi-personnel.com.
Please indicate on the subject line of the email “Qualitative
Field Interviewer- PATHOME Project.
We regret that 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.
APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers and
are committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.