Data Collector of RMNCH+A assessment at University Research Co (URC)

Job Responsibilities

• Get familiar with data collection tools and study protocol
• Attend study orientation and data collection training
• Conduct data collection of assessment of quality of RMNCH+A care in selected facilities in Kenya, including but not limited with following:
  • Direct observation on the care and/or observation on simulated clinical case scenarios
  • Provider interviews and skills assessment
  • Patient interviews
  • Medical documentation and statistical report reviews
  • Review of medical infrastructure and inventory
• Conduct standard data quality procedures
• Ensure confidentiality and protection of human subjects through implementation of all ethical procedures considered by the study protocol
• Work collaboratively with assessment coordinator and data collection team
• Review filled data collection tools to ensure completion and quality of data
• Pass numbered and filled questionnaires to assessment coordinator after completion of the data collection in each site
• Provide guidance and clarifications to data entry team regarding collected data as needed

Job Requirements

• Clinical content expertise and at least 5 years work experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology and/or Pediatrics
• RMNCH technical content expertise, including knowledge of updated evidence-based recommendations (e.g. WHO) in the area of RMNCH is required
• Ability and willingness to travel for 2 to 3 weeks on the field
• Strong time management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
• Track record of being able to produce work in a timely manner with flexibility when necessary to adapt to changing work conditions
• Experience working with mid-to-low resource countries on similar assignments, including data collection and analysis in the area of RMNCH
• Fluency in English is required
• Exposure to improvement concepts and tools are helpful

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in assessing quality of RMNCH services in Kenya or other EPCMD country is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of global development strategies and monitoring frameworks in the area of RMNCH is highly preferred
• Exposure to improvement concepts and tools