Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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- Qualitative Researcher - Nairobi County
- Qualitative Researcher - Mombasa County
- Qualitative Researcher - Kisumu County
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldResearch 
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals and ensure that the study complies with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
- Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
- Conduct qualitative interviews and FGDs
- Write summary notes and keep a record of what research themes/areas to explore more
- Overseeing transcription and translation of the audiofiles
- Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
- Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of qualitative research and data collection activities
- Participate in regular research team meetings
- Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
- Administratively, head field unit in either Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, reporting to the Study Coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or any other related field Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in facility and community entry strategies Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in interviewing health workers and manager Mandatory
- Knowledge in qualitative data cleaning and coding, developing codebooks Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience working with Dedoose software Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in TB projects Mandatory
- Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance Mandatory
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili Mandatory
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team Mandatory
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationMombasa
- Job FieldResearch 
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals and ensure that the study complies with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
- Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
- Conduct qualitative interviews and FGDs
- Write summary notes and keep a record of what research themes/areas to explore more
- Overseeing transcription and translation of the audiofiles
- Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
- Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of qualitative research and data collection activities
- Participate in regular research team meetings
- Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
- Administratively, head field unit in either Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, reporting to the Study Coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or any other related field Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in facility and community entry strategies Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in interviewing health workers and manager Mandatory
- Knowledge in qualitative data cleaning and coding, developing codebooks Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience working with Dedoose software Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in TB projects Mandatory
- Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance Mandatory
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili Mandatory
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team Mandatory
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationKisumu
- Job FieldResearch 
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals and ensure that the study complies with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
- Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
- Conduct qualitative interviews and FGDs
- Write summary notes and keep a record of what research themes/areas to explore more
- Overseeing transcription and translation of the audiofiles
- Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
- Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of qualitative research and data collection activities
- Participate in regular research team meetings
- Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
- Administratively, head field unit in either Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, reporting to the Study Coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or any other related field Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in facility and community entry strategies Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in interviewing health workers and manager Mandatory
- Knowledge in qualitative data cleaning and coding, developing codebooks Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience working with Dedoose software Mandatory
- Knowledge and experience in TB projects Mandatory
- Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance Mandatory
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili Mandatory
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team Mandatory
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