Research Assistant

Reporting To: Research Officer

Location: Gembe Ward Homabay County

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit and administer informed consent to eligible
Schedule and conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with study participants – community members, health service providers and opinion
Transcribe and translate audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the study research officer in a timely
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive research
Ensure that data quality assurance procedures outlined in the study SOPs/guidelines are adhered to
Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with study leadership
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

Degree in Social Sciences, Social work or community health from a recognized
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting qualitative research data collection with primary care givers, health service providers and key community members and opinion
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting survey data collection
Experience in transcription and translation of interview audio
Ability to speak, understand and translate Dholuo
Ability to work independently, in a timely manner and under minimum supervision
Ability to maintain project schedules and work extra hours as may be required
Possession of a valid certificate in human subjects’ protection
High proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Previous experience working with a public health research
Residence of Homa Bay County will be

2Interested and qualified candidatesare invited to submittheir applications, copies of CertificatesandCV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org clearly indicating the position applied for and reference number. Applications should reach usNOT later than October31, 2020Note: Only short listed applicantswill be contacted.LVCTHealthis an equal opportunity employer

Apply via :

recruitment@lvcthealth.org