Qualitative Researcher, Assisted Partner Services (APS) PATH Scale-Up Study at PATH

The APS PATH Scale-Up Study which is a partnership between the Ministry of Health - National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP), PATH-Kenya and the University of Washington (UW) is currently seeking a qualified and competent person to fill the position of a Qualitative Researcher.

The successful applicant will be responsible for qualitative data collection and analysis within Kisumu and Homa Bay Counties. S/he must be able to work with minimal supervision and be ready to work long hours when necessary. S/he will report to study PI (University of Washington) and site PI (PATH Kenya).

Responsibilities With Their Tentative Timelines Include

• Coding and analysis of baseline integration interviews (Jan-Feb 2020)
• Undertake follow-up integration interviews (Jan-March 2020)
• Conduct acceptability and demand interviews including data collection, coding and analysis (Jan-March 2020)
• Manuscript writing (April-June 2020)
• Preparation of qualitative research reports
• Ensuring study ethics and human subjects protection

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Postgraduate training in social or behavioral sciences
• Prior experience conducting qualitative research within healthcare settings
• Previous experience with HIV partner services is an added advantage
• Well versed with qualitative research software especially Dedoose and Atlas.Ti.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, coordinate, and accomplish qualitative research activities
• Certification in Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with collaborators from PATH-Kenya and UW
• Ability to travel to different study sites in Kisumu and Homa Bay Counties, as well as Nairobi where key aPS stakeholders are located.

Please note that the appointment is a 6-month short-term engagement (Jan 2020 to June 2020). This position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found.

Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.