Senior Research Officer – Qualitative Research at International Centre For Reproductive Health Kenya

Overview:

For this project, we are seeking a dedicated Senior Social Scientist who is also a qualitative researcher. This individual will coordinate and oversee day to day running of the studies. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, he/she will design and lead qualitative research efforts for the studies. This will include:- 1) Overseeing data collection through  focus group discussions, In-depth interviews, direct observation etc 2) Lead in analysis of findings from the qualitative research work 3) Lead in dissemination of results through internal and external reports, journal publications, and professional conference presentations. As an aside, the candidate will support in the preparation of grant proposals and mentor upcoming researchers within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• At least a Master’s degree in – medical anthropology, medical sociology, public health or a related field emphasizing qualitative research methods training.
• Skills or required:
  • 5+ years experience in research involving human subjects
  • 3+ years conducting in-depth interviewing, focus group discussions, and participant
  • Experience working with stakeholders to design, author, and manage qualitative
  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a team
• Proficiency with the following software: NVivo, Atlas.ti. Nudist, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), EndNote or other citation software.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills required..

Qualifications Preferred:

• Willing to pursue a Ph.D. or a DrPH
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal
• Any of the following additional experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience working with health care providers and
  • Research plan development: development of research proposals, statistical analysis
  • Coordination of multi-country studies and interventions
• Any experience with psychometrics and designing, administering or analyzing
• Any quantitative or statistical training or

Candidate must be able to:

• Assist with report creation, including writing, analysis, chart and table creation in Excel or
• Detailed note-taking during client calls and
• Able to effectively problem solve logistical issues and adjust on the Proactively identify issues and suggest solutions on how to make projects run more smoothly.