Researchers at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

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Qualitative Researcher – Nairobi County

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals and ensure that the study complies with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
  • Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
  • Conduct qualitative interviews and FGDs
  • Write summary notes and keep a record of what research themes/areas to explore more
  • Overseeing transcription and translation of the audiofiles
  • Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of qualitative research and data collection activities
  • Participate in regular research team meetings
  • Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
  • Administratively, head field unit in either Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, reporting to the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or any other related field    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in facility and community entry strategies    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in interviewing health workers and manager    Mandatory
  • Knowledge in qualitative data cleaning and coding, developing codebooks    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience working with Dedoose software    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in TB projects    Mandatory
  • Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance    Mandatory
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili    Mandatory
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team    Mandatory

Qualitative Researcher – Mombasa County

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals and ensure that the study complies with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
  • Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
  • Conduct qualitative interviews and FGDs
  • Write summary notes and keep a record of what research themes/areas to explore more
  • Overseeing transcription and translation of the audiofiles
  • Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of qualitative research and data collection activities
  • Participate in regular research team meetings
  • Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
  • Administratively, head field unit in either Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, reporting to the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or any other related field    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in facility and community entry strategies    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in interviewing health workers and manager    Mandatory
  • Knowledge in qualitative data cleaning and coding, developing codebooks    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience working with Dedoose software    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in TB projects    Mandatory
  • Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance    Mandatory
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili    Mandatory
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team    Mandatory

Qualitative Researcher – Kisumu County

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals and ensure that the study complies with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
  • Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
  • Conduct qualitative interviews and FGDs
  • Write summary notes and keep a record of what research themes/areas to explore more
  • Overseeing transcription and translation of the audiofiles
  • Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
  • Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of qualitative research and data collection activities
  • Participate in regular research team meetings
  • Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
  • Administratively, head field unit in either Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, reporting to the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or any other related field    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in facility and community entry strategies    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in interviewing health workers and manager    Mandatory
  • Knowledge in qualitative data cleaning and coding, developing codebooks    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience working with Dedoose software    Mandatory
  • Knowledge and experience in TB projects    Mandatory
  • Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance    Mandatory
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili    Mandatory
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team    Mandatory

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