Job Title: Research Assistant / Enumerator Reports to: Principal investigator
Duty Station: Rarieda, Bondo, Gem, Siaya, Ugunja, Ugenya Duration: 1 Month, starting Mid July, 2013 Making initial contacts with potential study subjects and, introducing the study to them,Establishing rapport and facilitating community entry to the other members of the research team.Conducting in-depth interviews with the participants;Preparing research field notes for review by members of the research team;Serve as language interpreterPerform other duties as may be assigned by management.Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Nursing, Clinical medicine or any other related field. Degree holders in the related fields are also encouraged to apply.Post-qualification experience in conducting research will be an advantageMust be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.Excellent written and verbal communication required.Fluency of dholuo language is mandatoryMust be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people.Applicants must be resident in the different districts in which the study will be conducted and should indicate the district in which they are to work in.Computer Literacy is required.Applications must include the following:A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the projectA current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 refereesCopies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slipAt least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employersAll applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 19th June 2013:Please write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advert.
