Qualitative Research Specialist Job UoN

Qualitative Research Specialist Job

The Project:

The Centre for Healthcare Quality and Innovation based at the Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking to hire one locum Qualitative Research Specialist for a three-month period for various studies based CHQI.

Job Purpose:

To lead the design, execution, and oversight of all qualitative research activities within the evaluation work streams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design qualitative research SOP outlining the evaluation methodology, sampling strategy data collection methods, and analysis plan.
• Support the drafting and finalize qualitative data collection tools, including semi-structured Online Survey Tools, Key Informant Interview (KII)guides and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) guides.
• Design and conduct a training for the field data collection team.
• Implement a systematic qualitative analysis, using appropriate techniques.
• Support Preparation comprehensive Final Qualitative Evaluation Reports.

Job Specification:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Public Health OR Health Humanities (Medical Anthropology, Medical Sociology); with an undergraduate degree in Humanities;
• At least 10 years’ experience in qualitative research in health contexts;
• Knowledge of LMICs health systems.

Terms of Employment:

These are temporary, full time positions for an initial period of three (3) months with possibility
of extension.

How to Apply

Notes:

• Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV max 4 pages) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;
• Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;
• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement and CHQI Studies in the Subject Head of your email;
• Late applications will not be considered;
• Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to: recruit-qrship@uonbi.ac.ke

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2025