Research Assistants at SoCha

SoCha (a portmanteau of Social and Change) is an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) firm that provides bespoke solutions to social challenges. Since our inception in 2010, we have grown from a consortium of globally-recognized experts who specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of development assistance, to a full-fledged ME&L services firm that specializes in advancing innovative methodologies and changing the way donors find solutions to social problems.
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Research Assistants

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldResearch 

Scope of Work

  • The LISA program, implemented by SoCha LLC, seeks an Enumerator (Consultant) to provide data collection during field work for an assessment on the HPN/USAID KEA Maternal and Newborn Health Program. The assessment will be conducted in nine (9) counties namely Vihiga, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Nakuru, Kwale, Turkana and Nairobi counties. The consultant will be contracted by SoCha and will report directly to the designated Technical Lead (Consultant).

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Data Collection and field work: Capture and collection of data using observation, interviewing, listening and abstraction from data sources including reports and charts at facilities and during facility assessments, focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII).
  • Documentation and Reporting: Organize and share the completed data collection forms (including individual and summary notes) during the facility assessments, focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII).
  • Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as social sciences, health sciences and any related fields from a recognized university.
  • The enumerator should have over three years of expertise in data collection and field work during stakeholder engagements including facility assessments, focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII).
  • An understanding of Maternal Neonatal Health (MNH) Standards and guidelines is an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Exceptional interpersonal relations skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to SoCha on jobs.socha.net to apply

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