Qualitative Field Interviewers at African Population and Health Research Center

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate, with a minimum grade of C+.
• Experience working in Informal settings. Experience working in the Nairobi Urban Health Demographic Surveillance system (NUHDSS) is an added advantage.
• Resident of Korogocho and Viwandani will be an added advantage.
• Have proven experience in research work (quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, and report writing). Possessing both skills is an added advantage
• 2 years’ experience in fieldwork preferred
• Experience working with large health survey programs; Experience in maternal, newborn and child health is an added advantage.
• Be familiar with and proficient in computer applications including use of MS Excel, MS Word
• Familiarity and proficiency in using smart phones and/electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection especially use of Open Data Kit (ODK) or Survey CTO
• Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the baseline study.
• Possess strong interpersonal, team work, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Be fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Be willing to work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews on all recruited respondents and assigned work.
• Complete, edit and submit all assigned interviews for cross-checking and verification by the supervisor.
• Keep updated records and databases of assigned work.
• Safeguard all assigned project equipment.
• Other related activities, assigned by the supervisor and project manager.
• Attend and participate in all projects related meetings. Timely reporting of project related issues to the Team Leader for quick and effective troubleshooting.