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  • Posted: Sep 5, 2018
    Deadline: Sep 11, 2018
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    AFENET is a non-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs (FELTPs), and other applied epidemiology training programs. AFENET has operations in over 31 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa or the World Health Organisation Africa Region (WHO - AFRO). Established in 2005, AFENET is dedicated to helping Ministries...
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    Research Assistants

    Location / Workstation: Kenya (Kwale, Nairobi, Embu , Trans-Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Busia Counties)

    Duration: 1 month fixed contract

    Reports to: Project Coordinator – Vaccine Safety

    Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in both quantitative and qualitative data collection.

    Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

    • Travel to field sites and collect and input data to the paper questionnaires as well as mobile data application as required
    • Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
    • Participate in the development of interview schedules.
    • Recruit potential study subjects while adhering to the criteria and introduce to them the study with the objective of obtaining their consent to participate in the study.
    • Schedule interviews with study subjects as per the study protocol
    • Conduct and record interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards
    • Maintain field logs and filing systems of data collection activities
    • Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
    • Prepare materials, supplies /equipment necessary for data collection
    • Manage and respond to project related issues as they arise
    • Prepare progress reports and attend project meetings as may be required.

    Key Qualifications

    • At least 1 year experience in both paper and mobile phone-based qualitative and quantitative data collection
    • Experience in Survey data collection (both paper and mobile phone based surveys)
    • Experience in conducting Key Informant Interviews and In-depth Interviews.
    • Knowledgeable of the Kenya Health system and prior experience working with healthcare facilities
    • Excellent computer and data entry skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to maintain cordial public relations through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work
    • Ability to adhere to all the specified data collection protocols during data collection activities
    • Ability to work in a team and to work with minimal supervision
    • Certifications, License, Physical Requirements and Other Expertise Required
    • Basic qualification in Nursing, Public Health or related clinical training is a requirement.
    • Previous experience in data collection (both quantitative and qualitative data) is a pre-requisite
    • Ability to live and work in the specified counties
    • Technical experience in immunizations and surveillance for Adverse Events Following Immunization is desired

    Method of Application

    Submit your resume, application letter and copies of certificates to:

    The Administration & Human Resource Office
    African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

    Email: hr@feltp.or.ke

    All applications should be sent online by Tuesday 11th September 2018.

    Please include the phrase “Research Assistant” and indicate preferred county in the title of your email.

    ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an Interview.

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