Social Science/Public Health Researcher at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

LOCATION: Eastern and Southern Africa Centre of International Parasite Control (ESACIPAC), Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), off Mbagathi Way, Nairobi
REPORTING TO: Centre Director

PROJECT PARTNERS:

KEMRI, Eastern and Southern Africa Centre of International Parasite Control (ESACIPAC) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)

ELIGIBILITY

• Must possess an MSc or an MA degree in any of the following fields: Medical Sociology, Medical Anthropology, Public Health or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must be a Citizen or a permanent resident of Kenya and ready to work on full time basis;
• Must have working experience of at least 5 years;
• Have experience in conducting mixed methods research, including developing question guides; facilitating IDIs and FDGs; conducting thematic analysis; preparing findings for dissemination.
• Published at least five (5) manuscripts in peer-review journals with two (2) as main author;
• Experience leading in qualitative data collection, coding and analysis using specialist software;
• Experience in conducting implementation research and/or work on behavior change will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Under supervision, the researcher will participate in the following activities:
• Proposal development for ethics approval
• Implement mixed methods research studies
• Conduct qualitative data analysis
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer review journals

Terms of Engagement:

• Appointment in the position will be for a one-year contract.
• A monthly payment to support the researcher will be provided.
• The researcher will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical insurance cover.

Please Note:

The program WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the contract period.