Temporary Lead Facilitator- Focus Group Discussion

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

The lead facilitator will provide overall technical leadership and operational oversight for the focus group discussion (FGD) process involving caregivers and caregiver circle facilitators. The role will include coordinating participant mobilization and session logistics, facilitating discussions in accordance discussion guide, and implementing data quality assurance measures to ensure the systematic collection of complete, accurate, and credible qualitative data.

Brief TORs:

• Provide technical and overall coordination of the FGD activity, ensuring adherence to discussion guide, and ethical requirements.
• Support training of the FGD facilitators and provide background on Thrive by Five project for their familiarization.
• Coordinate participant mobilization, session scheduling with the two local partners.
• Facilitate inclusive, neutral, and well-structured discussions, using appropriate probing techniques to generate comprehensive qualitative data.
• Supervise notetaking, audio recording, informed-consent procedures and secure handling of all session documentation and data.
• Conduct post-session debriefs and quality assurance reviews to verify data completeness, accuracy for timely submission of field outputs.
• Support and troubleshoot any emerging issues from field during the activity.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least three years of demonstrable professional experience in community-level health promotion, health facility-level service delivery, and/or collection and analysis of data from health service providers and caregivers.
• Prior experience in collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data is essential.
• Sound understanding of the structure of the health system in Kenya and the way in which health services are implemented at health facility and community levels.
• Ability to work with various technologies (computers, mobile phones, etc.) and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in English. Fluency in Dholuo is essential.