KEMRI Jobs Social Scientist (2 Posts)

Social Scientist Job at KEMRI

To be based in Thika

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

Responsibilities for the Social Scientist Job

• Help to design, develop, data collection tools
• Collecting data through observation, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, Transcribing and translating interview transcripts from recordings and interview notes
• Verification of data for analysis- Analysis and coding of raw data using relevant analysis software.
• Generation of research progress reports
• Quality control through reviewing transcripts
• Work closely with study investigators to help plan, deliver and report qualitative research activities
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Social Scientist Job Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree in Social sciences or relevant field
• At least two years’ experience in qualitative research
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Team player
• Highly organized
• Very good IT and analytical skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through e-mail: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 20th April 2017.