Quantitative and Qualitative Field Interviewers at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

QUANTITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mobilize study participants in accordance with predefined criteria outlined in the study guidelines.
• Conduct quantitative in-person interviews with study participants following the provided questionnaire and protocols.
• Ensure accurate and complete data collection during interviews, paying attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality.
• Edit and submit collected data for daily cross-checking and verification by the designated team leader.
• Fill in and submit daily field reports/timesheets accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attending all scheduled training sessions and progress meetings as required by the project team.
• Maintain the safety and responsible handling of all study tools and equipment provided for the interviews.
• Assist the research team in other project-related activities as needed.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor to further the project’s objectives.

Minimum qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C Plain or equivalent
• Fluency in both Swahili and English, both written and oral
• Experience in electronic data collection methods like SurveyCTO or Open Data Kit (ODK) is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating reliability and accountability.
• Must be a resident of Nairobi City, Kisumu or Nakuru Counties.
• Ability to adhere to protocols and guidelines for data collection, ensuring ethical conduct throughout the research process.
• Previous experience in conducting quantitative interview.

QUALITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Moderate/ facilitate qualitative interviews with various stakeholders at county and Community levels.
• Record interviews, take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing notes.
• Hold debriefs discussions and exploration of ideas between the interviewers and the investigators.
• Prepare data collection progress updates and reports.
• Any other related activities assigned by the supervisor and project manager.

Minimum qualifications

• Holder of a bachelor's degree, preferably in Early Childhood Development or any relevant discipline
• Previous experience conducting qualitative interviews.
• Proficient in English and Kiswahili languages (verbal and written) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should be available to provide any clarification on the translation when needed to do so
• Must be a resident of Nairobi City, Kisumu, or Nakuru Counties.