Jobs at The International Centre for Reproductive Health

Overview:

For this project, we are seeking a dedicated Program Officer who has experience in conducting

Qualitative research (focused group discussions and key informant interviews) and quality assurance for research projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, he/she will work with the Principal Investigator/National FP expert and the National Monitoring and Evaluation Expert to lead qualitative research efforts as part of third-party monitoring for a national FP program. This will include:

• Overseeing data collection through focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, direct observation etc.
• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to disseminate findings from the qualitative research work
• Participate in the dissemination of results through internal and external reports, journal publications, and professional conference presentations.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in – medical anthropology, medical sociology, public
• Health or a related field emphasizing qualitative research methods training.
• Verifiable experience in performing qualitative data analysis using nVIVO, Dedoose or any other related qualitative analysis software
• Skills or required:
• 2+ years experience in research involving human subjects
• 2+ years conducting in-depth interviewing, focus group discussions, and participant observation.
• Experience supervising field data collectors
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills are required.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Any of the following additional experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working with health care providers and patients.
• Research plan development and execution
• Coordination of multi-country studies and interventions

The candidate must be able to:

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

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The International Centre for Reproductive Health – Kenya (ICRHK) is a local non-profit organization that works in the area of sexual and reproductive health research and intervention programs. Our projects are in the thematic areas of HIV/AIDS, Family planning, RHMNCH and sexual and gender based violence. Our staff include experts in public health, clinical services, research, project management and data.

 Requirements:

• Diploma in Sociology or a health related subject and above
• 1 year minimum experience
• Experience in working for an NGO is an added advantage
• Experience working as a Research Assistant is an added advantage
• GCP/Human Subjects certification is an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player

Key Personal Attributes:

• Good organization and administrative skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Excel & Outlook a must
• Good interpersonal skills; works well with a range of different individuals
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
• Ability to take the initiative and be proactive, tactful and able to work with minimum supervision