Reports to: Principal Investigator
JOB PURPOSE
To address qualitative research questions, generate data and contribute to research publications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Formulating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the qualitative study
Ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with the study protocol and the Standard Operation Procedures
Ensure work is done within the project timelines
Help to design, develop, critique and review data collection tools
Collecting data through observation, in-depth interviews, and completion of quantitative
Transcribing and translating interview transcripts from recordings and interview notes
Verification of data for analysis
Recruiting participants for study participation
Analysis and coding of raw data using relevant analysis software.
Generation of research progress reports and support manuscript writing
Quality control through reviewing transcripts
Data storage and archiving of the qualitative documents
Work closely with study investigators to help plan, deliver and report qualitative research
Coordinate specific assigned studies and participate in team calls. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
STAFF QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES
Education and Professional training
Degree in Social sciences or relevant Degree
Competencies
Excellent facilitation skills
Good presentation and communication skills
Team player
Highly organized
Very good IT and analytical skills
Attention to detail
Experience
At least two years’ experience working in a research environment
Good experience with qualitative data and research
Training in/exposure to interview planning, conducting and analysis.
Comfortable with interpreting SOPs and applying these to data collection.
Performance Management
Performance evaluation will be carried out by the respective HOD
Performance evaluation will be carried out annually
Performance evaluation will be based on verifiable data and information
Performance evaluation will be done against the following key performance indicators:
Performance against responsibilities and duties as per job description
Demonstrable professional growth
Continued competence in line with set standards
Performance against annual objectives in line with the balanced score card
Terms of Employment
Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
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All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to:phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 23rd December, 2020.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Apply via :
phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org
