Research Assistant- Migori

The overall duty of the RA/enumerator is to collect data at the household level under the supervision of MOH/AIHD supervisors. Specifically, s/he will be required to perform the following services: - Attend the 2-day training on the data collection tool. - Conduct field data collection and management activities, including obtaining consent and ensuring confidentiality. - Participate in a daily debrief meeting - Submit quality data to the ona.io server - Secure storage of all collected data according to outlined procedures - Meet deadlines by completing assigned interviews in a timely manner. - Familiarize themselves with research ethics. - Report to the immediate supervisor as required and communicate any challenges encountered. - Maintain confidentiality of data gathered. - Execute any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Requirements: The candidature for this position is expected to have the following qualifications: - At least a first degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university. - Fluent in English, Swahili, and the local language. - Must have a functional smartphone for data collection purposes. - Vast experience in data collection, especially quantitative - experience in electronic data collection using ODK/Kobo Toolbox is important. - Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow study-specific procedures and guidelines reliably; and - Good verbal and written communication skills