Research Consultant – Study Coordinators- Nakuru NGO Job PSI

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Minimum Requirements:

University Degree

• Fluency in English, Swahili, and a local study language
• Ability to contribute intellectually to the development of study designs, research instruments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
• Familiarity with the study approval processes including IRB, NACOSTI, county and other sub-national approval procedures
• Proven experience in study planning and overseeing field implementation in line with approved study protocols, budgets, and timelines.
• Strong quantitative or/and qualitative interviewing experience in sexual and reproductive health or immunization or health-oriented research studies (3-5 years research experience, preferred. 2-3 years’ experience as a research supervisor/data quality controller/ study coordinator (Desired)
• Strong leadership, communication, advocacy, mentorship, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex field realities.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse research audiences, including senior government officials, non-state partners, county health management teams, and community members
• Proven experience in electronic data collection platforms, particularly ODK or SurveyCTO. Ability to program and troubleshoot data collection form is desired.
• Willingness to have a flexible working schedule (i.e., travelling to the study counties as needed and to work from PSI Kenya office located in Nairobi)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Experience working with an NGO or a reputable research organization/institution.
• Ability to conduct preliminary data analysis and synthesis

Responsibilities and Duties

• Availability to attend in-person fieldwork training for the entire designated period. Training will be held centrally in Nairobi.
• Support the review of study materials including protocols, consent/assent forms, instruments, training and field SOPs/manuals.
• Support the development of detailed research work plans and field budgets
• Support the development of error-free electronic data collection forms using ODK/SurveyCTO platforms.
• Support to secure study approval at national and sub-national levels – including at the county, health facility, and community levels
• Overseeing high-quality implementation of field data collection and transcription – including training and mentorship of field teams and transcribers to ensure compliance with ethics and data quality standards
• Sign data confidentiality agreement and comply with stipulations.
• Manage study data (labelling, storage, safety, and confidentiality), informed consent forms and other study materials, and maintain equipment inventory as per the approved protocol.
• Manage and review field expense reports.
• Debrief regularly with the field teams and project management staff to share field updates and troubleshoot challenges.
• Support data cleaning, analysis, report writing, and dissemination activities
• Submit progress reports, including narrative and verifiable field expenses, using prescribed templates.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the below documents as single file in PDF Format (Max Size 9MB) to procurement@psinairobi.org by 12th September 2025 at 1600hrs EAT.

Application Must include:

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Cover letter indicating your county residence and the desired position.

CV with contact details of three references.

Copies of relevant academic certificates.

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