Give Directly Field Assistant Job in Siaya County, Kenya

Short-term Employment Opportunity

Position: Field Assistant

Work location: Siaya County, exact locations to be determined
Applications: Accepted on a rolling basis. Final deadline: 11 am Friday, June 21, 2013
Start date: Start dates vary from early July

About GD: GD is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides cash transfers to poor households in Kenya.

Responsibilities: Field Assistants will work independently to identify program beneficiaries, collect household level data, and complete other tasks required for the project or assigned by a supervisor.
Location: Siaya County, with some time spent in Kisumu for training and supervision, with exact locations still to be determined
Hours: Monday through Saturday. Working or travelling outside of standard business hours in either the morning or evening will sometimes be required.
Training: All Field Assistants participate in a 2 day training on GD’s protocols and technology at the start of employment in Kisumu
 Are fluent in English and Luo (You will be given a language test)Completed Form 4 and, preferably, possess a college diploma or degreeHave excellent interpersonal and communication skillsHave other professional experience where you had to maintain attention to detail, be punctual, provide good customer service, and use computersHave previous experience in data collection and survey administrationWomen encouraged to applyWork Duration: Successful applicants will be hired on a temporary basis (1 to 3 weeks). Strong performers will be considered for subsequent placement.
Remuneration: Competitive; hourly wage plus travel allowances.
Submit a short cover letter (<1 and="" cv="" gd.kenya.jobs="" gmail.com.="" nbsp="" page="" references="" span="" three="" to="">Your CV should include the languages in which you communicate fluently, your scores or grades, and details about work experience.
Please email applications to: GD.Kenya.Jobs@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

RCTP Research Assistants / Enumerators Jobs in Rarieda, Bondo, Gem, Siaya, Ugunja, Ugenya Nyanza Kenya

The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies for integrated Community Case Management of pneumonia, Malaria, diarrhea in Children under 5 years project.
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.