Jobs at SoCha

Position Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant (s) will be responsible for implementing the following tasks:

Qualitative Data Management and Analysis

• Note-taking and Transcription: Transcribe audio recordings of Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) using appropriate software and tools. Take notes during interviews to capture important information and context.
• Deconstruction: Analyze the transcribed data by breaking down the data into meaningful units of text, such as sentences or paragraphs.
• Interpretation: Identify key themes and patterns in the deconstructed data using NVivo version 12 and flow chart matrices.
• Reconstruction: Reconstruct the data by grouping and categorizing themes and patterns to identify common threads and insights.
• Emerging patterns and themes: Establish emerging patterns and themes by applying a predetermined structure based on research questions to guide the analysis process.

Quantitative Data Management and Analysis

• Data cleaning: Clean and prepare the quantitative survey data sets in MS Excel format, including checking for outliers, missing data imputation, and variable transformation.
• Descriptive analyses: Carry out descriptive statistics, with frequencies, percentages, means, medians, and standard deviations computed in the analysis.
• Exploratory analyses: Compute indicators, cross-tabulations by county and gender, and correlations to facilitate deeper insights into the program indicators.
• Labeling: Label various variables in the quantitative data sets to ensure accuracy and consistency in the analysis process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Background in a relevant field, such as statistics, data science, social sciences, or another relevant discipline.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred, but relevant work experience can also be considered.
• Previous demonstrated experience working with research data (qualitative and quantitative) and different data management and analysis methods is required.
• Knowledge of NVivo, MS Excel, and SPSS is required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and able to explain data management and analysis processes to other members of the research team in a clear and concise manner.

Deadline: 23rd of June 2023

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Position Responsibilities:
LISA is seeking a Health Specialist with technical expertise in facilitation and editing documents. The Health Specialist will assist USAID/KEA to:

• Review the 6 draft annexes developed by the different teams, linking them to and triangulating with approved source documents.
• Harmonizing the draft annexes and standardizing the language in appreciation of the target audience.
• Support the main facilitator finalize agenda, facilitation plan, and presentation templates.
• Co-facilitate the co-creation workshop.
• Review, provide feedback, and finalize the drafts with teams after presentations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in medicine, Public Health, Health Research, International Health, Health Policy and management, Environmental Health Sciences, Family Health, Socio-medical Sciences, or any other field relevant to public health required.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in Health or any of the above related areas.
• Experience working in Kenya with international development organizations is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience conducting analytical/diagnostic work: preparing high-quality technical reports, policy briefing materials, and presentations to influence public health decision making and implementation at national and county levels.
• Deep understanding of the Kenyan Health System at National and County Levels, preferably with on-the-ground experience in both levels.
• Experience working with/consulting for development partners preferred.

Deadline: 16th of June 2023