African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Vacancy
Announcement: Qualitative
Field Interviewers
The
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading
Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in
Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal.
Our
researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues
in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa’s development in order to
provide strong direction and recommendations to policy- and decision-makers at
all levels.
Our
priority research areas are Human Development, Health and Well-Being, Data
Science and Evaluation, and Population Dynamics and Urbanization in Africa.
In
addition to the research component, APHRC has other programmatic areas in
Research and Related Capacity Strengthening, Policy Engagement and Communications
and International programs.
APHRC
invites applications for Qualitative Field Interviewers in its NRF-School
Nutrition Project, to be conducted in Nairobi and Kiambu counties between April
to May 2023.
The
main objective of the project is to identify school nutrition programs /
interventions that are implemented in Urban and Peri Urban areas in Kenya, the
challenges and facilitators in their implementation and potential solutions to
the challenges experienced.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
A first degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Anthropology, Social sciences or a
closely related field
2.
Fluent in English and Swahili, in both oral and written form
3.
Have proven experience and skills in qualitative research work
4.
Ability to facilitate interviews and group discussions in English and Swahili
5.
Have experience in note taking during qualitative interviews
6.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
7.
Have excellent computer skills and proficiency using smart phones and electronic
gadgets
8.
Be a resident in one of the study areas listed above
9.
Experience in conducting school based surveys/interviews will be an added
advantage.
Job
Description (responsibilities):
1.
Recruit/ mobilize eligible participants
2.
Moderate/ facilitate qualitative interviews and stakeholder workshops with
various people at national, subnational, community and school level
3.
Take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing notes
4.
Hold debrief discussions and exploration of ideas between the interviewers and
the investigators
5.
Prepare data collection progress updates and reports
6.
Other related activities assigned by the supervisor and project manager.
The
candidates should be:
1.
Residents of one of the two study areas, namely Nairobi and Kiambu (area of
residence should be clearly indicated in the CV or cover letter)
2.
Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of data
collection
3.
Flexible and available to work odd hours (when necessary), under minimal supervision.
Application
documents should include:
1.
Cover letter
2.
CV with contact details of three referees
3.
Copy of National ID
4.
Copies of your academic certificates and relevant testimonials.
How to
Apply
Interested
candidates are invited to submit the above documents via email to
cvs@flexi-personnel.com by 31st March 2023.
Please
indicate on the subject line of the email “Qualitative Field Interviewer- NFR
School Nutrition project”.
In
the cover letter,indicate your area of residence.
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.
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