Innovations for Poverty Action Transcriptionist Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and disseminates information about what works and what does not to policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.

Position: Transcriptionist Manager

Start Date: 15th October 2013
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Description of Work:
 

The AHME Impact Evaluation is an external evaluation of the African Health Markets for Equity (AHME) initiative. 

The goal of the impact evaluation is to rigorously evaluate the extent to which transforming the business model of franchised providers and expanding access to demand side financing through AHME generates effective and cost-effective coverage of priority technologies and interventions amongst the poor. 

The research project will collect data from private health facilities in Nairobi Eastern and Central regions to measure the health impacts of improving the delivery and quality of private healthcare services. 

The intervention is two-fold, and aims to impact health outcomes through both the supply of services, and the demand for them. 

This position is temporary and will be based in Nairobi.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
 

Transcription Supervision/Data Management

• Supervise the transcription process including distributing work, checking and receiving completed work, and managing those who work from home 
• Review and assist transcriptionists with difficult segments of recordings 
• Remove background noise from recordings when necessary/possible 
• Perform back-checks on all completed transcriptions 
• Manage any contract/payment issues with the transcriptionists 
• Address any IT issues that arise with the computers 
• Oversee use of computers (i.e. no internet or use of USB without manager's permission; update/maintain anti-virus software, etc) 
• File and store all tapes, guides, consents, and demographic forms 
• Transfer encrypted files to UCSF and delete any files on computers 
• Store computers and related hardware once done 
• Willingness to work off hours, including evenings and weekends if needed to supervise staff 

Data Translation / Transcription 

• Listen to original recording material in local language/English and type out focus group discussion and in-depth Interview texts in English to ensure that translations from the local language retain the content, meaning of the original material
• Check translations of technical and/or medical terms from local language terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions into English language
• Proofread to correct spelling mistakes in English
• Accurately relay style or tone so that meaning remains the same when translating or interpreting from local language to English language
• Adhere to strict deadlines when dealing with translating written material
• Protect the confidentiality of materials as required

Qualifications

• A Diploma or University degree (Social Sciences, health related courses preferred)
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word and excellent typing skills are required
• Strong oral and written communications skills in English is required
• Strong oral proficiency and basic grammatical knowledge of Swahili is required
• Ability to understand and grasp various expressions, idioms and specific vocabulary and their uses
• Good listening skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Experience in transcription/management at least one year is strongly preferred

To Apply: 

Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. 

Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
 

Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya. 

If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “Transcriptionist Manager.” REF NO AHME-2013-09-02.

Deadline to Apply: 30th September 2013

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by Transcriptionist Manager. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.