KEMRI Project Social Scientist Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Project Social Scientist Jobs in Kenya


Job Purpose

  • To address qualitative research questions, generate data and contribute to research publications.

    Responsibilities

    ▪ Formulating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the qualitative study

    ▪ Ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with the study
    protocol and the Standard Operation Procedures

    ▪ Ensure work is done within the project timelines

    ▪ Help to design, develop, critique and review data collection tools

    ▪ Collecting data through observation, in-depth interviews, and completion of quantitative

    ▪ Transcribing and translating interview transcripts from recordings and interview notes

    ▪ Verification of data for analysis

    ▪ Recruiting participants for study participation

    ▪ Analysis and coding of raw data using relevant analysis software.

    ▪ Generation of research progress reports and support manuscript writing

    ▪ Quality control through reviewing transcripts

    ▪ Data storage and archiving of the qualitative documents

    ▪ Work closely with study investigators to help plan, deliver and report qualitative research

    ▪ Coordinate specific assigned studies and participate in team calls.

    ▪ Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications and Competencies

    Education and Professional training

    ▪ Degree in Social sciences or relevant Degree
    Competencies

    ▪ Excellent facilitation skills

    ▪ Good presentation and communication skills

    ▪ Team player

    ▪ Highly organized

    ▪ Very good IT and analytical skills

    ▪ Attention to detail

    Experience

    ▪ At least two years’ experience working in a research environment

    ▪ Good experience with qualitative data and research

    ▪ Training in/exposure to interview planning, conducting and analysis.

    ▪ Comfortable with interpreting SOPs and applying these to data collection.

    Performance Management

    ▪ Performance evaluation will be carried out by the respective HOD

    ▪ Performance evaluation will be carried out annually

    ▪ Performance evaluation will be based on verifiable data and information

    Performance evaluation will be done against the following key performance indicators:

    ▪ Performance against responsibilities and duties as per job description

    ▪ Demonstrable professional growth

    ▪ Continued competence in line with set standards

    ▪ Performance against annual objectives in line with the balanced score card

    Terms of Employment

  • Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.

  • Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Project Social Scientist Jobs in Kenya

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