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Consultant Enumerator - Nairobi

Entity

Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU)) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.

Centre of Excellence Women & Child Health are looking to hire a Consultant Enumerator to be based in Nairobi.

The purpose of this job is to assist in in-depth interviews (IDIs) as necessary, transcribe IDI conducted for the study verbatim in the language of the interview and translate to English, if required, and support during dissemination meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Transcribe in-depth interviews verbatim and in the language of the interview.
  • Translate all text in interviews to Englis if necessary.
  • Work closely with the study personnel who will be available to guide your work.
  • Submit completed transcripts as soon as they are ready (and not necessarily at the end of the contract period)
  • Present the transcripts neatly typed in the format provided by the PI.
  • Upon review, make necessary corrections and edits to the satisfaction of the PI.
  • Take notes during the interviews and dissemination meetings, as necessary.
  • To perform duties as allocated by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Form 4 level education, Minimum KCSE C- or equivalent.
  • Basic computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Word
  • Good written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili
  • Experience in data collection for research studies or other programs.
  • Experience in data entry. 
  • Experience in translation and transcription.

To Apply

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred.
Please indicate the title of the position on your application.

Applications should be submitted latest by March 17, 2024