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  • Posted: May 12, 2022
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2022
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    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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    Project Social Scientist

    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, focus group discussions and completion of quantitative surveys
    • Transcribing and translating interview transcripts from recordings and interview notes
    • Quality control through reviewing transcripts
    • Recruiting participants for study participation
    • Analysis and coding of raw data using relevant analysis software.
    • Generation of research progress reports and support manuscript writing
    • 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

    • At least a Masters Degree in Social sciences. PhD preferred.

    Competencies

    • Excellent facilitation skills
    • Good writing, presentation and communication skills
    • Team player
    • Highly organized
    • Very good IT and analytical skills

    Experience

    • At least five years’ experience working in behavioural science research
    • 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 and analysis.

    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 
    • Attention to detail

    Method of Application

    • All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
    • Must include a current CV with names of at least (two) 2 referees. Please attach letters of recommendation from the referees (must have worked with them before).
    • Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
    • Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
    • Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
    • Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
    • Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate

    A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listedabove should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 2nd June, 2022.

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