LVCT Health is an indigenous Kenyan non-governmental and not-for-profit organization established in 2001. We are driving Kenya towards HIV prevention, with an ultimate goal of reducing HIV infections to zero. We offer integrated HIV services through development of models that are scaled up to the national models. We also carry out sexual and reproductive health research – translating our research to policy and practice; providing evidence for HIV policy reforms and service delivery; and developing capacities of indigenous organizations in building sustainable human resources for community HIV Prevention. We give special attention to those with greatest vulnerability to infection and with special service needs – including survivors of sexual violence, persons living with disabilities, men who have sex with men, Youth and Sex Workers. Our offices are in Nairobi, Western Region, Eastern and Central Region and Rift Valley.
Reporting To: Research Officer
Location: Gembe Ward Homabay County
Responsibilities
- Identify, recruit and administer informed consent to eligible
- Schedule and conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with study participants – community members, health service providers and opinion
- Transcribe and translate audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the study research officer in a timely
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive research
- Ensure that data quality assurance procedures outlined in the study SOPs/guidelines are adhered to
- Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with study leadership
- Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Sciences, Social work or community health from a recognized
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting qualitative research data collection with primary care givers, health service providers and key community members and opinion
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in conducting survey data collection
- Experience in transcription and translation of interview audio
- Ability to speak, understand and translate Dholuo
- Ability to work independently, in a timely manner and under minimum supervision
- Ability to maintain project schedules and work extra hours as may be required
- Possession of a valid certificate in human subjects’ protection
- High proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Previous experience working with a public health research
- Residence of Homa Bay County will be
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