Short-term Consultancy as Field Work Data Collector - Nairobi County - Evidence Based Solutions

Description

We are looking for experienced and proactive Field Work Data Collectors (FWDCs) to join our Kenya team conducting research on gender-based violence/violence against women and girls/sexual reproductive health. As an FWDC, you will play a pivotal role in executing the "on the ground" data collection process in multiple cities in Kenya, ensuring the data is collected efficiently and accurately. The primary responsibility of this role is to visit designated hospitals, health or medical facilities, conduct interviews with health management, staff, and GBV-related patients, and gather information on the facilities' services and capabilities. Data collectors will be required to input collected data into our online data collection system in real time. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while engaging with diverse cultures and environments.

This consultancy is anticipated to range for approximately 3 months

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Company Description**

: EB Consulting (PTY) LTD aka as Evidence Based Solutions (EBS), is a pioneering research organization committed to advancing knowledge and contributing to the betterment of society through rigorous academic and public health studies. We are currently embarking on a significant study across 31 Commonwealth and selected African countries, aiming to collect and analyze data to inform future strategies and policies on Gender-Based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in the Commonwealth and in Afric

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Responsibilit**

• iesVisit assigned hospital, health or medical facilities to conduct on-site data collecti
• on.Interview facility management to understand administrative processes and challeng
• es.Interview facility staff to gain insights into operational procedures and service deliv
• eryInspect facility equipment and catalogue identified medical equipm
• entInterview gender-based violence/violence against women and girls/sexual and reproductive health patients to gather personal experiences and feedba
• ck.Collect detailed information about facility services and capabiliti
• es.Input data accurately and promptly into the provided online data collection syst
• em.Ensure all data collected is handled with the utmost confidentiality and sensitivi
• ty.Follow all ethical guidelines and protocols related to interviewing gender-based violence/violence against women and girls patien
• ts.Multilingual Interactions: You may interview people who are more familiar with speaking in their preferred language, but you must translate and record all responses in Engli

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Qualificat**

• ionsBachelor's degree in public health, nurse, or a medical/health-related is a m
• ust.Previous experience in gender-based violence/violence against women and girls/sexual and reproductive health field research, data collection, or a related role is requi
• red.Excellent interpersonal and communication ski
• lls.Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidential
• ity.Ability to demonstrate sensitivity when conducting interviews on sensitive to
• picsStrong attention to detail and organizational ski
• lls.Familiarity with MS Of
• ficeMust have access to your own laptop and mobile internet capabi
• lityAbility to operate a tablet / laptop proficie
• ntlyProficient in using online data collection systems and technol
• ogy.Ability to work independently and meet deadli
• nes.Flexible and adaptable to various working environme
• nts.Fluency in the local language(s) of the interview sites is a p

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Position Requ**

• ires:Independent travel to remote field
• sitesUsing established research protocol, procedures, and techniques to collect field
• dataFollowing detailed protocol and procedures in the capture of research
• dataAccess to a laptop or tablet and mobile int

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• efits:Competitive Remunera
  tion: hourly rate in USD + (travel expenses covered by the co
• mpany)Impactful
  Work: Make a significant contribution to research with the potential to influence global strategies and pol
• icies.Diverse Environ
  ment: Experience working in various cultural and geographical settings with a global researc

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Equal Opportunity Emp**
loyer: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected

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