The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent.
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Quantitative Field Interviewer: Nihr-Shine Project- Nairobi
APHRC seeks to recruit qualified and experienced quantitative field interviewers who are residents of Nairobi informal settlements, particularly Lari and Gatundu North sub-countieswhere 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.