Research Consultant – Supervisors- Nakuru NGO Job PSI

NGO Jobs. Population Services International (PSI) Jobs

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree
• Fluency in English, Swahili, and a local language spoken in the target counties
• Strong quantitative or/and qualitative interviewing experience in sexual and reproductive health or immunization or health-oriented research studies (3-4 years research experience, preferred). 1-2 years’ experience as a field supervisor/data quality controller (Desired)
• Strong leadership, communication, and advocacy, and mentorship skills
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse research audiences, including senior government officials, non-state partners, county health management teams, and community members.
• Proven experience in electronic data collection platforms, particularly ODK or SurveyCTO.
• Familiarity with the study settings – Kilifi
• Willingness to have a flexible working schedule (i.e., travelling to the study counties as needed and to work from PSI Kenya office located in Nairobi)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with an NGO or a reputable research organization/institution.
• Transcribing experience
• Ability to support preliminary data analysis and synthesis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Availability to attend in-person fieldwork training for the entire designated period. Training will be held centrally in Nairobi.
• Support the review of study instruments, including content, terminologies and quality translation.
• Conduct pretest activities to support refinement of the study procedures and instruments
• Sign data confidentiality agreement and comply with stipulations.
• Support study advocacy at the county and health facility levels.
• Review study work plans and interview schedules for delivery of project activities in line with the budget and timelines
• Supervise survey administration to ensure data quality and compliance with ethical standards and other approved procedures.
• Supervise transcribing activity to ensure quality and compliance.
• Review interviews and transcripts to provide feedback and retrain field staff as needed.
• Support conducting interviews and transcribing as needed.
• Manage study data (labelling, storage, safety, and confidentiality), informed consent forms and other study materials, and maintain equipment inventory as per the approved protocol.
• Manage and review field expense reports from the assigned interviewers.
• Debrief regularly with the project management staff to share field updates.
• Submit progress reports, including narrative and verifiable field expenses, using prescribed templates.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the below documents as single file in PDF Format (Max Size 9MB) to procurement@psinairobi.org by 12th September 2025 at 1600hrs EAT.

Application Must include:

• Cover letter indicating your county residence and the desired position.
• CV with contact details of three references.
• Copies of relevant academic certificates.
• The email subject MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.