Transcription and Translation Services Consultancy at Jhpiego

Job Summary:

• Jhpiego seeks an experienced qualitative research transcription firm to conduct timely, high-quality transcription of audio recordings of interviews and focus group discussions conducted for a research study assessing feasibility and acceptability of expanding the package of drugs and approaches available to prevent and treat postpartum haemorrhage in Makueni County.

Responsibilities

• Produce English transcripts with verbatim documentation of interviews and focus group discussions conducted in English, Swahili or Kamba langagues
• Verify quality and accuracy of transcriptions
• Ensure adherence to approved study protocols for transfer, management and confidentiality of research data
• Return all Audio recordings and transcripts to Jhpiego at the end of the assignment

Required Qualifications
The team members providing transcription and translation services should hold:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, community health or development or related field
• ICT skills will be an added advantage
• Prior experience in transcription and translation
• Minimum of three years of expertise in providing verbatim transcriptions of recordings from Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), In-depth Interviews (IDIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
• An understanding of Maternal Health is an added advantage.