Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program
(RCTP) is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI),
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington
(UW).
RCTP is seeking 2 motivated, proactive individuals (one male and
one female) who have research experience, preferably with qualitative
interviews to fill the following vacancy:
Qualitative interviewer for a research project known as “Shamba
Maisha,” a pilot agricultural intervention focused on improving food security
and HIV health outcomes through microfinance loans, water pump provision, and
agricultural and financial training.
Shamba Maisha offers FACES patients the ability to improve their
household nutrition and health through a farming intervention.
The vacant position being filled is that of a qualitative
interviewer who will conduct in-depth interviews with the participants of
Shamba Maisha.
Position: Qualitative Research
Interviewer
Vacancy No. FN-025-2012
Location: Migori and Rongo District Hospital –
Nyanza Province
Job Summary: The Qualitative Research
interviewers are responsible for conducting interviews; overseeing recruitment
and data collection and management, coordinating the transcription and
translation of interviews; ensuring that the recruitment and retention goals of
the study are met; and if skills and interests align, participate in data
analysis and manuscript development.
Key Requirements:
Education
Preferred: Masters of Science or Advanced Degree in the Social
Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Agriculture, Nutrition or Public Health or other
relevant field.
Prior Work Experience:
Experience conducting qualitative interviews, 2-3 years of
experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent
interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including the
ability to maintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and
internet-based phone (i.e. Skype).
- Ability
to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
- Ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English,
Kiswahili, and Dholuo.
- Ability
to translate Dholuo and Kiswahili into written English proficiently
- Interest
in working in an innovative and demanding environment, with extensive
travel to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province.
- Enthusiasm
for rural agricultural, health, and/or economic development work.
- Ability
to multi-task, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges.
- Ability
to follow-up on tasks and follow through on deadlines are critical skills
in this position
- Strong
communication, training, leadership skills.
- Open-minded
and willing to learn new skills and approaches to research
- Competent
with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Some experience with qualitative data
management software (Atlas Ti, NVivo, other), and web-based applications
(Skype) would be preferred but is not required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage
the implementation of the Shamba Maisha qualitative research study in line
with Kenyan/KEMRI and US/UCSF regulations and standards.
- Conduct
and coordinate qualitative research study activities including the
recruitment, screening, and data collection for qualitative research study
participants according to the study protocol and standard operating
procedures.
- Adhere
to the principles of ethical research according to human subjects review
protocols
- Conducting
in-depth interviews of study participants and key informants at Migori and
Rongo District Hospitals.
- Manage
financial resources with support from FACES staff.
- Provide
monthly reports on the qualitative study progress and regularly
communicate with the Study Investigators at UCSF, KEMRI, and UC Davis.
- Act
as liaison between the Principal Investigators in Kisumu, Nairobi, and San
Francisco as well as other Institutional officials and committees for the
Shamba Qualitative Study.
- Other
duties as specified by the investigators.
- If
time and budgeting allow for it: analyze qualitative data in conjunction
with UCSF and KEMRI investigators and project coordinators using a
qualitative research software such as Atlas Ti or NVivo
Applications should include the following:
- A
cover letter with current position and salary (if applicable), and date
available
- A
current CV and at least two letters of recommendation
- Copies
of official certificates
- Copy
of the latest pay slip
- Names
and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
- An
email address and a telephone number (land line or mobile)
Applications should be sent electronically to the email
addresses below by 2nd October 2012 and followed with hard copies of the same
to the address below. HR@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI-RCTP
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100
Kisumu.
KEMRI-RCTP
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100
Kisumu.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
