Job Summary

To assist in overall implementation of the study activities including recruiting study participants, support with community engagement activities, data collection activities and data management.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with data collection tools, consenting processes and protocols.
• Assist in translation of study tools from English/Swahili to local language.
• Support with community engagement processes.
• Introduce participants to the study and conduct the consent process.
• Conduct data collection activities as per the outlined protocols.
• Ensure proper storage of study documents/samples.
• Documentation of all field implementation and community engagement process including keeping accurate records and raw data.
• Provide regular updates on progress, challenges and submit timely reports on data collection activities.
• Comply with stipulated guidelines related to informed consent, data collection and data handling and maintain utmost confidentiality of the data.
• Tracking of participant follow-ups, management of all data & IT devices.

Requirements

• A degree/diploma in Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition, IT, Psychology, Management Science, Sociology, or any other related field.
• Proficiency in use of smart phone/tablet/computer is required.

Relevant Experience.

• 2 years working experience.
• Experience supporting a research project on data collection.
• Experience using tablet-based software for collecting data (e.g. Redcap, ODK)
• Experience in community mobilization and engagement processes.
• Familiarity with research ethics.
• Ability to work within tight schedules under minimal supervision.
• Should be fluent in English/Swahili and the community local languages.
• Experience working in remote areas within Isiolo county.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Personal Characteristics

• Team player.
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Attention to detail.
• Good natured and presentable.