Quantitative Field Interviewer: Nihr-Shine Project- Kiambu at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

• APHRC seeks to recruit qualified and experienced quantitative field interviewers who are residents of Nairobi informal settlements, particularly Lari and Gatundu North sub-counties where the study's Baseline Survey is planned to take place in January and February 2025.

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in training and data collection for the project. Identifying study boundaries and participants as defined in the study.
• Consenting study participants.
• Conducting face-to-face interviews with sampled participants as sampled for the study.
• Ensuring the agreed daily output set for the study is met
• Ensuring quality output and adhering to data governance and ethical principles.
• Review all completed interviews for the day to ensure completeness and internal consistency before data is synchronized.
• Compiling and submitting daily work progress reports to the immediate supervisor.
• Reviewing and correcting inconsistencies identified from data quality checks from the database.
• Ensuring the safety of all survey tools and equipment as may be assigned for use in the study.
• Attending and participating in all routine project meetings.
• Ensuring that study participants in the assigned sample list are fully accounted for by the end of the data collection period

Minimum requirements:

• Must have at least a KCSE (C+) and above.
• Be proficient in microcomputer applications and experienced in electronic data capture.
• Be fluent in English and Kiswahili or Kikuyu for Kiambu applicants.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and facilitation skills.
• Have proven experience in quantitative and qualitative or community-based participatory research methods.
• Proven experience working in mixed methods research projects on mental health or projects involving community health volunteers.
• Proven experience working with households in informal settlements and rural contexts.
• Be prepared to work full-time on the project for the study duration.