Jobs at Aga Khan University (AKU)

The purpose of this role is to support with quantitative and qualitative data collection for the Hilton project titled “Evidence-Based Policy, Planning, and Development – Supporting Children’s Holistic Development in Marginalized Communities: A Formative Study”. This position is open in Turkana, Isiolo and Lamu.

Responsibilities

• Attend a training workshop to plan for research activities and familiarize with data collection, consenting tools and protocols
• Assist in logistical preparation for recruitment and mobilization, consenting and data collection
• Introduce the study to the participants and seek their informed consent to participate in the study
• Contribute to tool review and pre-testing of tools
• Assist in community engagement processes
• Collect household quantitative data using ODK software
• Conducting key informant interviews
• Conduct a transect walk to health facilities and ECD centers
• Take comprehensive field notes
• Conduct data collection and ensure quality, ethics and COVID-19 safety protocols are adhered to
• Generate interview/FGD summaries per activity
• Ensure proper storage of all data collection tools, records and raw data

Requirements

• A Degree/Diploma in a Health or Management Science, Sociology or any other related field with 2 years working experience
• Prior experience in collecting qualitative or quantitative data
• Proficiency in use of smart phone/tablet to collect data is required
• Familiarity with research ethics and experience taking informed consent
• Ability to work within tight schedules under minimal supervision
• Should be based in the selected sites (Lamu, Isiolo and Turkana) and fluent in Swahili and the community local language
• Excellent demonstrated teamwork and communication skills

Closing Date: 16/10/2022

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Job Summary

The Aga Khan University is looking ot hire a Sports Associate who will be responsible for teaching students how to live healthy lifestyles by encouraging them to take part in daily exercise and physical fitness through various sports activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating training and coaching different sports, organizing practice and build-up matches for sports teams
• Managing Sports activities budgets
• Organizing sports activities internally and externally for the University
• Designing and organizing non-competitive games and sports
• Maintaining and keeping inventory of all sports and recreation facilities and equipment
• Coordinating the procurement of sports and related equipment
• Establishing a training programme and training AKU sport teams
• Officiating various games and sports activities for the University
• Being responsible for students while attending external fixtures
• Maintaining records including payments status of the sports center and preparing periodic reports on sporting activities
• Liaising and collaborating with other departments for shared initiatives
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Diploma in Sports Science, Sports Management/Administration, recreational/leisure, physical education or related from a recognized institution.
• A degree will be an added advantage
• At least two (2) years' relevant experience, as sports officer/instructor/welfare officer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of different games, sports and related issues, such as, training, physical health etc.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in computer applications

Closing Date: 14/10/2022