QUALITATIVE FIELD INTERVIEWERS

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.

In partnership with the Center for International Forest Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), the University of Nairobi (UoN), PELUM Kenya, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Oxford University, and Loughborough University— along with the county governments of Laikipia, Samburu, and Turkana and national government line ministries of health and climate change, among others, we will be undertaking a project titled: "Visibilizing Climate Change Impacts on Nutrition and Mental Health among Vulnerable Populations in East African Drylands" (Visibilize4ClimateAction Project), funded by Wellcome.

We seek to recruit qualified qualitative field interviewers who reside in the following counties where the study will be conducted:

1. Samburu County, specifically Samburu Central Sub County);


2. Turkana County, specifically Turkana North and Kibish Sub Counties; and


3. Laikipia County, specifically Laikipia West Sub County.

Successful candidates will participate in training and data collection for the project, ensuring quality output and adhering to data governance and ethical principles.

Responsibilities:

Qualitative field interviewers will be required to collect data at the community level using qualitative guides as well as answer any queries from the APHRC/CIFOR-ICRAF research team. Specifically, the qualitative field interviewers will be required to:

• Understand the research objectives of the study fully.


• Participate in training for data collection activities.


• Conduct qualitative interviews while adhering to guidelines as spelled out in the research protocols.


• Conduct the survey by:


• Ensuring they interview the appropriate respondents that meet the criteria of the study recruitment.


• Asking appropriate questions and facilitating discussions.


• Ensuring appropriate recording and labeling of the interviews.


• Report directly to team leaders/supervisors on challenges encountered.


• Follow ethical research practices and professionalism in the course of their duty.


• Responding to any queries from research team members—such as the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and/or Field Coordinators.


• Be responsible for the safekeeping and care of any assigned project assets.


• Maintain confidentiality of the information collected from the respondents.

Minimum requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health, Human nutrition or related fields.


• Proven experience in conducting qualitative interviews.


• Ability to use audio recorders to collect data.


• Language fluency (verbal and written):


• Turkana County (English, Kiswahili and Turkana)


• Samburu County (English, Kiswahili and Samburu)


• Laikipia County (English, Kiswahili, Kikuyu, and Pokot)


• Must be a resident of the study counties: Samburu County (specifically Samburu Central), Turkana County (specifically Turkana North and Kibish Sub Counties), and Laikipia County (specifically Laikipia West Sub County).


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Availability to work full-time for the duration of the study.


• Experience in visual methodologies such as photovoice will be an added advantage.


• Previous experience with UoN/ICRAF/APHRC research teams will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Recruit participants who meet the eligibility criteria to participate in the study.


• Conduct individual and group discussion interviews with all recruited study participants.


• Write and submit comprehensive notes of the interviews and audio files daily.


• Maintain daily progress reports, timesheets and keep updated records and databases of assigned work.


• Participating in team meetings and debriefing sessions.


• Assist the research team in other data collection-related activities.

The successful candidates will be engaged for a period of 1 (one) month.

Application documents should include:

• Cover letter with the subject line indicating the position (qualitative) and your county of residence.


• CV highlighting educational background, research experience, and contact details for three Referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS TO ANYONE DURING ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Special Notice

APHRC and Flexi Personnel are equal opportunity employers that are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.