Field Officer (27 positions)
Social Accountability Project (SAP)
REPORTING TO: Senior Field Officer
START DATE: 16th May 2022
LOCATION: Kisumu
DURATION: 1 Month
DEADLINE: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
ELIGIBILITY: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for
Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to
discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.
evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available. We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
About the Project: The Social
Accountability Project (SAP) is a multi-year NIH funded study that seeks to
address
barriers to access family planning services in all the 146 public health
facilities in Kisumu County. The study will employ two main interventions i.e.
the Community Score Card and the Citizen Score Card and will use both
quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. The study will be
launched towards end of May 2022.
About the Position: The Field Officer
under the general supervision of the Senior Field Officer and within the limits
of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures will be
primarily responsible for collection of high-quality data. Below is a list of
some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Field Officer, to be
carried out as needed according to the determination of the Senior Field
Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Administer surveys to Health providers in the health facilities and health
seekers using survey CTO
• Visiting and tracking of survey respondents to administer the survey tools
• Diligent completion of checklists and other means of monitoring data
• Always assist in organizing materials in readiness for field work and for
data processing and organizing data
collected from the field and ensuring safety of these materials.
• Providing feedback during debriefs on data collection activities and survey
instruments that will inform and
monitor improvements in project operations.
• Ensure data integrity is always maintained and minimize errors in survey
administration
• Other duties related to project implementation and administrative tasks as
needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a diploma in Social Sciences or related fields. A university
degree is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with fluency in the local languages
spoken in the study areas.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, excellent listening skills.
• Experience in using surveyCTO for data collection
• Proven ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or
sensitive matters.
• Willing and able to traverse various study regions by public transport.
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to work comfortably in the specific study regions
• Ability to recall detail and apply existing knowledge to new situations.
• Proven capacity to be punctual and reliable.
• Capability to exercise honesty, trustworthiness, and HIGH INTEGRITY.
• Ability to stay and work comfortably in the specific study sub counties
during the data collection exercise
(Added advantage to candidates who have worked in a health facility set up).
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please click here to apply. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants are
encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING
BASIS.
DISCLAIMER: The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work
being
performed by the Field Officer- SAP Project. The statements are not intended to
be an exhaustive list of all possible
duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet
organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any
form of payment from an
applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above
with IPA