About Amref Health Africa

Founded in 1957, Amref Health Africa is the largest African-based international health development organization, operating in 35 African countries and reaching over 40 million people. The organization works to strengthen community-led and people-centered health systems across Africa.

? Position Summary:

Research Assistants/Enumerators will support quantitative and qualitative data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, transcription, and data quality assurance under the supervision of the study co-investigator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct quantitative data collection using mobile tools such as ODK, Kobo, SurveyCTO, tablets, and smartphones
• Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs)
• Support recruitment of study participants according to study protocols
• Transcribe audio-recorded interviews accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with research ethics, confidentiality, and informed consent procedures
• Participate in training sessions, pilot testing, and daily debrief meetings
• Submit completed data and field reports within required timelines
• Report field challenges to the supervisor promptly

? Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Demography, Sociology, or related field
• Proven experience in public health or social science research data collection
• Proficiency in electronic/mobile data collection tools
• Strong communication and interviewing skills
• Experience in qualitative data transcription
• Familiarity with adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health is an added advantage
• Fluency in English and relevant local languages
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary research team

Added Advantages:

• Experience conducting research in public health facilities or with government stakeholders
• Training in research ethics or human subjects protection

Duration:

This is a short-term, project-based engagement aligned with the study data collection period.

Important Notice:

Amref Health Africa does NOT require applicants to pay any money at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication will only come from an @amref.org email address.

Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults while promoting diversity and a non-smoking work environment.

• Conduct quantitative data collection using mobile tools such as ODK, Kobo, SurveyCTO, tablets, and smartphones
• Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs)
• Support recruitment of study participants according to study protocols
• Transcribe audio-recorded interviews accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with research ethics, confidentiality, and informed consent procedures
• Participate in training sessions, pilot testing, and daily debrief meetings
• Submit completed data and field reports within required timelines
• Report field challenges to the supervisor promptly

• Proficiency in electronic/mobile data collection tools
• Strong communication and interviewing skills
• Experience in qualitative data transcription
• Fluency in English and relevant local languages
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary research team

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Demography, Sociology, or related field
• Proven experience in public health or social science research data collection
• Familiarity with adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health is an added advantage
• Experience conducting research in public health facilities or with government stakeholders
• Training in research ethics or human subjects protection