Field Supervisors (Kiambu, Kajiado, Nairobi, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Kilifi counties)

We are seeking field supervisors to oversee data collection. The Field Supervisors will be responsible for qualitative and quantitative data collection in the target counties.
Key Responsibilities

Train and supervise fieldworkers, carry out regular visits and spot checks to ensure adherence to data quality, ethical guidelines
Ensure questionnaires/ data forms are well completed and track questionnaires/forms sent back for call-backs and take corrective action including re-training of field teams on the use of research instruments.
· Conduct all key in-depth interviews and support moderation of the focus group discussion
·Provide support and guidance to the Field Workers on data collection, resolve any problems and report on actions taken.
Participate in continuous quality control and validation; chair weekly Field workers’ debriefs; attend weekly quality control meetings; attend quarterly CAST meetings;
Prepare reports on field operations as required.

Person Specification
To be considered for the position of Field Supervisor, one MUST have the following minimum requirements:

A resident of the Enumeration County
Degree/Diploma in Anthropology, Sociology, Environmental Health, Community Health, Public health or Health-related field
Experience with electronic data collection
Fluent in English and Swahili written and Spoken with fluency in local language spoken in the study area an added advantage
Experience in working in complex household surveys preferably with a supervisory capacity
Able to work in challenging field conditions, within tight timelines, and in the conditions of roving field operations
Proven leadership skills, assertiveness and takes initiative
Ability to work with little supervision
Availability for the full duration of the data collection in the study (1 month covering the training and data collection)

To be considered for the position of Data Collection Field Officer, one MUST have the following minimum requirements:

At least a diploma or certificate from a reputable college or university within Kenya. Those with certificates in nursing and teaching will also be considered.
A minimum C+ mean grade in KCSE
An original copy of the Kenya National Identity card
Available for training and deployment between 23rd August to 1st September 2018.
Experience in electronic data collection with a bias to ODK will be an added advantage
Familiarity with and ability to work in Kilifi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nakuru, Kajiado, and Nairobi countie

Send in your application stating your current county of residence, current/past and expected daily consultancy fee, and an updated CV with names, addresses, and telephone contacts of three referees to be submitted electronically by 5 PM on 30th September 2021 on recruitment@funza.africa. Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in your email subject. i.e. “Field Supervisors”

Apply via :

recruitment@funza.afri