Quantitative and Qualitative Field Interviewers for the Human Milk Banking Research Project
The main aim of the project is to determine the operational feasibility, effectiveness, acceptability of establishing a Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative Plus (MBFI+) program that includes HMB and breastfeeding promotion in Kenya.
Minimum Requirements:
Quantitative Field Interviewer:
Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education certificate, with a minimum grade of C+;
Proven experience in quantitative research data collection and experience in facility based data collection will be an added advantage
Previous experience or currently working in the study health facilities will be an added advantage
Fluent in English and Kiswahili, in both oral and written form
Familiarity and proficiency in using smart phones and/electronic gadgets for quantitative data collection especially use of Open Data Kit (ODK) or Survey CTO
Be familiar with and proficient in computer applications including use of MS Excel and MS Word
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The successful candidates will be expected to:
Recruit participants who meet the eligibility criteria
Conduct interviews on all recruited study participants
Complete, edit and submit all interviews for cross-checking and verification by the supervisor.
Keep updated records and databases of assigned work.
Other related activities, assigned by the supervisor and project manager.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualitative Field Interviewer;
A first degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health or any other Social science or Health related field
Fluent in English and Swahili, in both oral and written form
Have proven experience and skills in qualitative research work
Can facilitate interviews and group discussions in English and Swahili
Has experience in note taking during qualitative discussions
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in health facility based data collection will be an added advantage
The successful candidates will be expected to:
Moderate/ facilitate qualitative interviews with mothers in Pumwani Maternity Hospital and other professionals
Take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing notes / reports
Prepare data collection progress updates and reports
Other related activities, assigned by the supervisor and project manager
Qualitative and Quantitative candidates should be:
Residents in Nairobi
Be prepared to work full time on the project for the duration of the data collection
Flexible and available to work odd hours ( when necessary ), under minimum supervision
Female applicants who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidates will be engaged for a period of about 2 weeks and 4 weeks for qualitative and quantitative surveys respectively.
