Princeton University Part Time Research Supervisor

Temporary Vacancy Announcement

Princeton University

Vacancy Position: Part Time Research Supervisor (1 Position)

Location: Kisumu

Essential Requirements:

• Applicants should have attained an advanced tertiary education certificate (diploma or degree in nursing, MPH, development related studies)
• Previous household survey experience
• Ability to write brief reports and keep records
• Must be resident of Kisumu
• Basic computer skills
• Proficiency in oral and written Dholuo, English and Swahili languages
• Team player, courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest and hardworking

Job Description: The Research Assistant will report directly to the Principal Investigator and co-Principal Investigator and will be responsible for

assisting with recruitment and training of 2 data collectors,
pilot testing of data collection instruments,
overseeing household level data collection among women of reproductive age in central Kisumu, and
additional duties as needed to ensure collecting timely and accurate data on women health and demographic characteristics in Kisumu over a 2 month period (July 2015 and June 2016), with some part-time effort in between.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment of 2 data collectors
• Assist with training of data collectors
• Assist with pilot testing of data collection instruments
• Assist with implementation of data collection in select households in Kisumu
• Attend all meetings on time and report on progress of work
• Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for completion of duties assigned
• Perform any other duties assigned by the principal investigator

Terms of Employment: Contract for 12 months
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY POSITION)
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
Copies of Certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts
Contact telephone number
Applications are due no later than: June 23, 2015
How to Apply

E-mail to kt10@princeton.edu

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Training for this position will begin on June 25th or 26th; interviews will be conducted on or around June 24th.