International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya in collaboration with ICRH Ghent and The World Health Organisation (WHO) Department of Reproductive Health Research is/will be implementing studies addressing community participation in health system for purposes of addressing family planning and contraception.
We are seeking a dedicated, talented, Social Scientist who is also a qualitative researcher.
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, he/she will design and lead qualitative research efforts for the studies.
This will include: managing fieldwork data collection, (in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, direct observation) analysis and dissemination of results through internal and external reports, journal publications and professional conference presentations.
He/she will also support the preparation of grant proposals and coordination of other project activities as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
Education: Master’s degree in medical anthropology, medical sociology, public health or a related field emphasizing qualitative research methods training.
Experience and Skills or required:
Communication: Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills required.
Application letter stating salary expectation and an up-to-date CV with names and addresses of three referees and telephone contacts should be submitted electronically by 31st July 2015 addressed to: secretariat@icrhk.org with subject: “Application - Social Scientist”
The applicants can view the complete job description and must fill a bio data form accessible on our website: Social Scientist