Aga Khan University Hospital Research Associate - Institute of Human Development Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Hospital Research Associate - Institute of Human Development Jobs in Kenya

Introduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards.

It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.

The Institute for Human Development (IHD) is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge with direct relevance for policies, programs, and practices that enhance life experiences at all stages of human development.

In its foundational years, the Institute seeks particularly to become a visible instrumental force, locally as well as globally, for advancing knowledge about the earliest years of children’s development and for harnessing such knowledge for the purpose of shaping policies and interventions that ensure a strong start in life for all children wherever they may live. ​​​​

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide technical support to ongoing projects at the Institute for Human Development that apply qualitative research methods. Responsibilities will include transcription, coding transcripts, report writing and contribution to scientific writing for qualitative studies.

The post holder will be stationed at the IHD offices in Nairobi, but will support qualitative projects implemented by the department across Kenya and beyond.

Responsibilities

Project coordination – Assist in planning and implementation of community engagement activities for the project

Data Management – Organize the field team for data transcriptions, cleaning and coding;

Communication – Work closely with the Communications Officer to ensure project activities are profiled through the different channels of communication targeting all key stakeholders including adolescents, parents, implementers and policy makers;

Dissemination - Assist in the planning for dissemination of study findings through appropriate channels to all the relevant stakeholders including the policy makers, implementers, academicians, other scientist and study beneficiaries;

Support with scientific communication through dissemination in conference and peer reviewed journals;

Ensure proper documentation of all procedures and overall research process in coordination with Research Associate and the data manager;

Spearhead the mobilization, recruitment and consenting of study participants while working closely with the relevant government officials and community representatives at the study sites; and

Ensure readiness of data collection tools and devices (Translations, consents, recording, storage and safety).

Requirements

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Education, Public Health, Psychology, Nursing, Sociology, Community Development, Project Management or related social science;

Training and experience in using of neurodevelopmental assessment is highly desirable;

Experience coordinating or supporting a research project;

Demonstrable skills in supervision of field work;

Demonstrable experience and skills in coordinating and conducting child assessment;

Knowledge, skills and experience in application of research ethics;

Strong background in mixed methods research; and

Working knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative statistical softwares.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Aga Khan University Hospital Research Associate - Institute of Human Development Jobs in Kenya

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