APHRC Qualitative Field Interviewers Jobs in Kenya

APHRC Qualitative Field Interviewers Jobs in Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal.

Our researchers are contributing to the body of evidence about the critical issues in population health and wellbeing impeding Africa’s development in order to provide strong direction and recommendations to policy- and decision-makers at all levels.

Our priority research areas are Human Development, Health and Well-Being, Data Science and Evaluation, and Population Dynamics and Urbanization in Africa.

In addition to the research component, APHRC has other programmatic areas in Research and Related Capacity Strengthening, Policy Engagement and Communications and International programs.

APHRC invites applications for Qualitative Field Interviewers in its NRF-School Nutrition Project, to be conducted in Nairobi and Kiambu counties between April to May 2023.

The main objective of the project is to identify school nutrition programs / interventions that are implemented in Urban and Peri Urban areas in Kenya, the challenges and facilitators in their implementation and potential solutions to the challenges experienced.

Minimum Qualifications

A first degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Anthropology, Social sciences or a closely related field

Fluent in English and Swahili, in both oral and written form

Have proven experience and skills in qualitative research work

Ability to facilitate interviews and group discussions in English and Swahili

Have experience in note taking during qualitative interviews

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills

Have excellent computer skills and proficiency using smart phones and electronic gadgets

Be a resident in one of the study areas listed above

Experience in conducting school based

surveys/interviews will be an added advantage.

Job Description (Responsibilities):

Recruit/ mobilize eligible participants

Moderate/ facilitate qualitative interviews and stakeholder workshops with various people at national, subnational, community and school level

Take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing notes

Hold debrief discussions and exploration of ideas between the interviewers and the investigators

Prepare data collection progress updates and reports

Other related activities assigned by the supervisor and project manager.

The Candidates Should Be:

Residents of one of the two study areas, namely Nairobi and Kiambu (area of residence should be clearly indicated in the CV or cover letter)

Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of data collection

Flexible and available to work odd hours (when necessary), under minimal supervision.

How to Apply

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 31st March 2023.

Please indicate on the subject line of the email “Qualitative Field Interviewer- NFR School Nutrition project”.

In the cover letter,indicate your area of residence.

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