The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.

The APHRC invites applications for Quantitative and Qualitative Field Interviewers in its Evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of a gender transformative parenting intervention in improving the outcomes of children of adolescent parents project to support the quantitative and qualitative data collection for the study. The overall objective of this study is to promote positive early child development, prioritize primary prevention of childhood development problems and early intervention, promote positive gender roles and healthy gender equitable relationships from an early age, promote parental mental health and well-being and reduce child maltreatment As such, the project will adopt mixed methods (quantitative-qualitative) approach.

Quantitative Field Interviewers

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Mobilize study participants in accordance with predefined criteria outlined in the study guidelines
• Adhere to protocols and guidelines for data collection, ensuring ethical conduct and data protection throughout the research process
• Conduct quantitative in-person interviews with study participants following the provided questionnaire and protocols
• Ensure accurate and complete data collection during interviews, paying attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality
• Edit and submit collected data for daily cross-checking and verification by the designated team leader
• Edit and submit collected data for daily cross-checking and verification by the designated team leader
• Fill in and submit daily field reports/timesheets accurately and in a timely manner
• Attend all scheduled training sessions and progress meetings as required by the project team
• Maintain the safety and responsible handling of all study tools and equipment provided for the interviews
• Assist the research team in other project-related activities as needed
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor to further the project’s objectives