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
