Field Supervisor at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

REPORTING TO:

• Field Manager.

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:

• Field Workers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and supervise fieldworkers, carry out regular visits and spot checks to ensure adherence to data quality, ethical guidelines
• Ensure questionnaires/ data forms are well completed and track questionnaires/forms sent back for call-backs and take corrective action including re-training of field teams on use of research instruments.
• Participate in planning and carrying out community mobilization activities.
• Maintain relevant census documentation and records.
• Provide support and guidance to the Field Workers on data collection, resolve any problems and report on actions taken.
• Prepare reports on field operations as required.
• Take care of assigned equipment including timely reporting of damages and required repairs.
• Participate in continuous quality control and validation; chair weekly Field workers’ debriefs; attend weekly quality control meetings; attend quarterly CAST meetings;
• Supervise and evaluate census enumeration/manual editing and oversee mapping 
• Offer technical support to the Field Management Office on how best to nest onto the KHDSS and to liaise with transport and other departments to overcome complicated logistics.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C Minus (C-).
• Relevant Diploma from a renowned training institution.
• At least four years (4) experience of fieldwork
• Clear supervisory role in job description.
• Be registered with relevant professional body where applicable

COMPETENCIES:

• Co-ordination and management skills or technical skills
• Good organisational skills
• Strong Supervisory skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills .
• Team working with the ability to work in a multicultural environment