Research Assistants at African Field Epidemiology Network

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