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POSITION SUMMARY:
The formative assessment interviewer will conduct semi-structured key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) for a formative assessment of a Bio-behavioural survey (BBS) with key and vulnerable populations according to protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP).
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assess eligibility of prospective participants who present at the study site
Administer verbal informed consent and obtain consent from eligible participants
Conduct semi-structured KIIs and/or FGDs with formative assessment participants
Take detailed and accurate notes during KIIs/FGDs, write expanded field notes after KIIs/FGDs and transfer notes into MS word or other applicable program on a daily basis Support rapid qualitative analysis by entering deductive themes into the rapid analysis matrix Review notes from KIIs/FGDs for completeness and accuracy.
Work as a member of a team and attend daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings
Identify and report any adverse event to the BBS Site Coordinator
Meet and support the BBS Site Coordinator to discuss progress and submit accurate and complete reports
Ensure notes and consent forms are properly filled and securely stored in a locked cabinet or box
Maintain confidentiality, ensure ethical standards are adhered to and informed consent procedures are properly administered
Ensure high quality data, ethical and moral conduct to collect accurate and valid information
Schedule return visits for any incomplete interviews and inform the BBS Site Coordinator of any return visits scheduled
Reminding the interviewees about the return visit a day before scheduled return date
Ensure all materials in custody are maintained with the highest level of safety and diligence
Process compensation for study participants as per study protocol
Managing field level payment to study participants and being able to do retirement timely Perform other duties as assigned by study investigators
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
University degree in social science, biological science or any other health-related field
Prior experience conducting qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. Experience in qualitative research with key and vulnerable populations especially female sex workers (FSW) and people who inject drugs (PWID) will be an added advantage
Knowledge of and practical experience working with key and vulnerable populations in the HIV response or community-based research
Must have strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
Speak in a clear, pleasant, and understandable voice
Ability to adapt and work with diverse groups of people
Willingness and ability to work with key populations including female sex workers and people who inject drugs
Ability to adhere to protocols and standard operation procedures (SOPs)
Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Must have a good disciplinary record
Must be a team player that pays attention to detail, is flexible, and able to multi-task
The formative assessment interviewer will conduct semi-structured key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) for a formative assessment of a Bio-behavioural survey (BBS) with key and vulnerable populations according to protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP).
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Assess eligibility of prospective participants who present at the study site
Administer verbal informed consent and obtain consent from eligible participants
Conduct semi-structured KIIs and/or FGDs with formative assessment participants
Take detailed and accurate notes during KIIs/FGDs, write expanded field notes after KIIs/FGDs and transfer notes into MS word or other applicable program on a daily basis Support rapid qualitative analysis by entering deductive themes into the rapid analysis matrix Review notes from KIIs/FGDs for completeness and accuracy.
Work as a member of a team and attend daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings
Identify and report any adverse event to the BBS Site Coordinator
Meet and support the BBS Site Coordinator to discuss progress and submit accurate and complete reports
Ensure notes and consent forms are properly filled and securely stored in a locked cabinet or box
Maintain confidentiality, ensure ethical standards are adhered to and informed consent procedures are properly administered
Ensure high quality data, ethical and moral conduct to collect accurate and valid information
Schedule return visits for any incomplete interviews and inform the BBS Site Coordinator of any return visits scheduled
Reminding the interviewees about the return visit a day before scheduled return date
Ensure all materials in custody are maintained with the highest level of safety and diligence
Process compensation for study participants as per study protocol
Managing field level payment to study participants and being able to do retirement timely Perform other duties as assigned by study investigators
Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
University degree in social science, biological science or any other health-related field
Prior experience conducting qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. Experience in qualitative research with key and vulnerable populations especially female sex workers (FSW) and people who inject drugs (PWID) will be an added advantage
Knowledge of and practical experience working with key and vulnerable populations in the HIV response or community-based research
Must have strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
Speak in a clear, pleasant, and understandable voice
Ability to adapt and work with diverse groups of people
Willingness and ability to work with key populations including female sex workers and people who inject drugs
Ability to adhere to protocols and standard operation procedures (SOPs)
Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Must have a good disciplinary record
Must be a team player that pays attention to detail, is flexible, and able to multi-task