Fieldwork Interviewer

Place:                                                    Based in Zahle with visits to Beirut, Lebanon Direct supervisor:                             Fieldwork Team Leader Supervisory responsibility:             None   Main objective:                   Working under the direction of the Fieldwork Team Leader, the Fieldwork Interviewer will be working in a team of 3 interviewers in the data collection phase of the study. Training will be provided to the post-holder to ensure that he/she develop all necessary knowledge and skills to conduct data collection, manage his/her team, and coordinate the collection with other teams (e.g., collecting, storing, and transporting biological samples, etc.). Main responsibilities   Assisting in sampling, recruitment, consenting participants, data collection (questionnaires and biological samples), documentation, data upload and entry, securing labeling and storage of biological samples (e.g., saliva and hair), Ensuring that the study is conducted to a high standard of ethics, privacy and according to the protocol.   Main responsibilities and activities of the Health Field officer can change according to the organization of the work and to the composition of the team.     Main activities   1. Data collection Ensure you are well prepared and that you have all the needed tools, kits, tablets, forms, surveys, stationery, etc.) and that you are organized for every day field trips Conduct data collection with team members: Recruitment of participants Consenting of participants and documentation of work Complete surveys with participants and upload data Collect biological samples (hair and saliva), label samples, store samples Ship samples to Beirut for proper storage Upload data from tablets onto the server on a daily basis Ensure utmost privacy and respect during collection Manage daily work in coordination with other team members and the Team Leader Ensure that data is entered into study databases/ uploaded on the server Assist the Team Leader in documentation and filing of any paper work as well as labeling, storage, and shipment of samples   2. Referral management Assess needs of participants for further referrals to case managers Refer participants to case managers Coordinate and track work with Team Leader, case managers, and therapists for referral of cases Follow-up referred cases Collect any requested information concerning referrals in coordination with designated personnel under the supervision of the Team Leader   3. Logistics management Ensure that all MdM property is well-preserved and ready for daily collection (recharge tablets, batteries for tools, etc.) Assess the needs of additional tools and kits ahead of time and communicate any needs to your Team Leader to ensure smooth flow of the collection Coordinate daily field trips with Team Leader as well as other team members   4. Coordination and communication Exchange information on a daily basis with the Team Leader and other team members as needed Participate in regular/weekly meetings with the Field Work Coordinator, Team Leader, and all the teams involved in data collection Communicate your needs to the Team Leader (whether field/collection-related or skills-related) Plan annual leave for your team members and Team Leader, under the supervision of the Field Work Coordinator to ensure there is sufficient resource available at all times   5. Reporting Report challenges immediately to Team Leader and document all challenges, obstacles, and solutions in an oral and written format Submit daily and weekly reports on collection, progress, challenges, referrals, etc. to the Team Leader as requested Support the Team Leader in the monthly reporting, pertaining to the collection’s progress, recruitment, challenges, updates, and solutions   Behaviour   To behave with self-restraint at all times and respect the dignity of the beneficiaries To believe in concepts of equity, human rights, neutrality and impartiality To demonstrate motivation at work To be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines To respect each team member’s position, work and specialty     Requested competences/skills/profile   Professional skills and experience required: Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject pertaining (but not limited) to: Psychology, Case Management, Social Work, Social Sciences, Education or any related field Fresh graduates (some experience in data collection is an asset) Experience in humanitarian and development context will be an asset Knowledge of refugee situation related to the conflict in Syria, understanding of Syrian culture, and the effects of displacement on the community Awareness of mental health issues related to war and displacement Ability to work in a volatile security context and to apply strict security rules   Professional skills required: Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Good writing skills Good coordination and organizational skills, including time management and prioritization of work Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records   Personal skills required: Excellent team spirit Reactivity, anticipation, and adaptability Ability to take initiatives to changing requirements Excellent oral communication skills; excellent listening skills; ability to be diplomatic High sense of confidentiality, ethics, and accountability Sense of cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity Confident   Languages: English (for reporting and communicating) Arabic (native speaker level): mandatory