Research Consultant – Quantitative and Qualitative Interviewers- Nakuru at Population Services International (PSI)

Minimum Requirements

• A College Diploma or University Degree
• Fluency in English, Swahili, and a local language spoken in the target counties
• Strong interviewers’ and moderation experience (1-2 years) – in health-oriented research studies (preferred). Experience in sexual and reproductive health or immunization quantitative or/and qualitative research studies (desired)
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of research participants – including senior government officers and non-state partners, county health management teams, and community members.
• Familiarity with the study settings ( Nakuru) – current resident candidates are desired.
• Proven experience in electronic data collection platforms, particularly ODK or SurveyCTO
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Previous experience working with NGOs or a reputable research org/institution.
• Transcribing experience is an advantage.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities and Duties

• Availability to attend in-person fieldwork training for the entire designated period. Training will be held centrally in Nairobi.
• Support the review of study instruments, including the content, terminologies, and quality translation.
• Sign data confidentiality agreement and comply with stipulations.
• Support study advocacy at the county, sub-county, health facility, and community levels.
• Maintain study work plan and interview schedules.
• Conduct quality screening and interviews for the assigned quota whilst adhering to the approved procedures – including sampling and eligibility screening.
• Fully comply with the ethics standards for research with human subjects – including informed consenting/assenting, data privacy, and confidentiality, etc.
• Accurately probe and capture respondent responses using the approved interview guides other data capture materials.
• Document informed consent/assent
• Manage study data (labelling, storage, safety, and confidentiality), informed consent forms and other study materials, and maintain equipment inventory as per the approved protocol.
• Debrief regularly with the assigned project management staff to share field updates.
• Submit progress reports, including narrative and verifiable field expenses, using prescribed templates.