Temporary Focus Group Discussion Facilitator

About the role

PATH is looking for a temporary facilitator to run focus group discussions with caregivers and caregiver circle facilitators in Nairobi. The facilitator prepares and leads sessions using an approved discussion guide, taking accurate notes and handling the qualitative data ethically.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation and facilitation of focus group discussions with caregivers and caregiver circle facilitators according to the approved discussion guide.
• Create a respectful, inclusive and neutral environment that encourages open sharing of views.
• Take comprehensive notes documenting key discussions, observations, participant responses and emerging themes.
• Obtain informed consent and audio-record each session while maintaining confidentiality and following ethical data-collection procedures.
• Transcribe the recordings accurately and translate the qualitative data where required, without changing its meaning.
• Review, organise, label and securely submit session notes, recordings, consent records and transcripts within the agreed timelines.
• Support any other emerging roles from the field.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least two years of demonstrable experience in community-level health promotion, health facility-level service delivery, and/or collecting and analysing data from health service providers and caregivers.
• Prior experience in collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data is essential.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills in English; fluency in Dholuo is essential.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to use computers and mobile phones and other technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude.