Aga Khan University Hospital Research Associate (Qualitative Analysis) - Institute of Human Development Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Hospital Research Associate (Qualitative Analysis) - 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

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

Reporting – Support with scientific writing i.e. project reports and manuscripts from qualitative studies;

Communication – Support with the packaging of information for dissemination to different audience including policy briefs and presentations;

Ensure proper storage of all records and raw data;

Ensure appropriate back-up of study data; and

Lead in analysis of qualitative data.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Public Health and other allied professions;

A strong research background is desirable;

Minimum 2 years-experience coordinating or supporting qualitative research studies;

Proven academic writing skills with publications in qualitative research;

Experience working in the field of public health, early childhood, mental health, adolescent health, and/or disabilities is an advantage;

Proficiency in coding and codebook development;

Proficiency in analysis skills (with expertise in qualitative approaches);

Proficiency in using qualitative analysis software e.g. NVivo or others; and

Demonstrable ability to document research study processes and outcomes, compile donor reports and other research outputs.

How to Apply

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

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