Assistant Research Officer Social Sciences at University of Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct empiric work including primary data collection (key informant interviews, focus group discussions) with health system policy makers, managers and front line providers
• Work together with other colleagues to finalize methodological tools and construct the analysis
• Assist with management and analysis of data and developing written outputs
• Participate in related training activities and study workshops or meetings
• Performing any other related duty as assigned.

Job Specifications:
At a minimum, the ARO-SS will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subjects in Social Sciences & Humanities such as Anthropology or Sociology from a recognized institution
• At least two (2) years of research experience, ideally including experience in collecting and analyzing health systems qualitative research data through interviews, focus group discussions, health systems research, stakeholder engagement
• Evidence of ability to produce and publish research.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of NVivo (qualitative analysis) software will be an added advantage.