APHRC
Position Title: Quantitative Field Interviewers - Kenya Abortion Study
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an African-led and Africa based international research institute engaged in multidisciplinary, evidence-based policy research. Our researchers address important issues and challenges facing Africa in areas such as education, health, population, aging, urbanization and wellbeing. We engage with policymakers in the region to disseminate our research findings and influence policy decisions to improve the quality of life in Africa.
The APHRC invites applications for Quantitative Field Interviewers in its Kenya Abortion Study in Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret. This is a national survey to estimate the incidence of abortion and the severity of abortion-related complications in Kenya. We seek to recruit highly qualified and experienced field interviewers to support data collection for the respondent-driven survey (RDS) component of the study.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identification and screening of the RDS participants using a standardized eligibility criteria.
- Obtain and document informed consent from study participants prior to the interviews.
- Conduct interviews with all recruited study participants, and review collected data to ensure all questions are completed prior to online submission.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate, with a minimum grade of C Plain. A diploma or degree in any health related courses is an added advantage.
- Ability to conduct quantitative interviews in both Swahili and English.
- Have experience in data collection using electronic data capture platforms.
- Proven past working experience on quantitative research projects on Sexual and
Reproductive Health preferably abortion-related projects.
- Be available to work full time on the project for the duration of the study.
- Must be a current residence of Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret.
Application documents should include:
- Cover letter
- CV with contact details of three referees
- Copy of National ID
- Copies of your academic certificates and relevant testimonials.
Interested candidates are invited to submit the above documents via email to cvs@flexi-personnel.com by 19th January 2024. Please indicate on the subject line of the email “Quantitative Field Interviewer- KAS project.” In the cover letter, indicate your area of residence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
Special Notice
APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers that are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.