The APHRC invites applications for quantitative field interviewers in an upcoming study on addressing household air pollution through the introduction of ethanol cookstoves.
The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of introducing ethanol as an alternative clean cooking fuel in rural households.
The intervention is being implemented by E-Moto, an organization that has worked with various communities in Kenya to introduce ethanol cookstoves and restore landscapes.
Minimum Qualifications Required for Quantitative Field Interviewers
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum grade of C Plain.
Availability to work full time on the project for the duration of the data collection activities
Have proven experience in research work (e.g. quantitative data collection)
MUST be able to use tablets or mobile phone platform to collect data.
Familiarity with and proficiency in computer applications (e.g. MS Excel, MS Word)
Fluency in English, Kamba and Swahili
MUST be a resident of Mwala sub-County (specifically Mbiuni Ward)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct interviews on all recruited study participants
Place air quality monitors in sampled households and retrieve them at the end of the monitoring cycle.
Review and verify the collected data to ensure completeness prior to online submission.
Keep updated records of assigned work
File weekly progress reports on project activities in liaison with the team leader.
Other tasks assigned by the team leader and principal investigator
Minimum Qualifications required for Qualitative Field Interviewers
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or public health
Have proven experience and skills in qualitative research work (conducting FGDs, IDIs and/or KIIs)
Ability to facilitate interviews and group discussions Kamba, and have strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili languages.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have experience in note-taking during qualitative discussions
Availability to work full time on the project for the duration of the study
In addition, priority will be given to candidates who are:
Residents of Mwala sub-County preferably Mbiuni Ward
Duties and Responsibilities
Take notes and compile comprehensive qualitative interview debriefing reports / notes
Moderate / facilitate qualitative interviews with community members in the study area
Prepare data collection progress report and updates
Other tasks assigned by the team leader and principal investigator
