Senior Research Scientist (Social Scientist) Job KEMRI Busia, Kenya
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement qualitative and mixed-methods research activities in accordance with the study protocol.
- Develop social and behavioural research tools, including interview guides, questionnaires, focus group discussion guides, and observation checklists.
- Conduct qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and community consultations with study participants and stakeholders.
- Lead social and behavioural assessments to identify barriers and facilitators to vaccine acceptance, trial participation, and participant retention.
- Monitor participant experiences and identify social, cultural, ethical, and behavioural issues that may affect study implementation.
- Ensure ethical conduct of social science research, including obtaining informed consent and maintaining participant confidentiality.
- Collect, manage, analyse, and interpret qualitative and mixed-methods data using appropriate analytical software.
- Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, scientific manuscripts, and presentations based on study findings.
- Contribute to dissemination of study findings through stakeholder meetings, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Mentor junior research staff and field teams involved in qualitative and community engagement activities.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution. Mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution. Mandatory
- Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) is highly desirable Desirable
- Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative and mixed-methods research. Mandatory
- Experience in vaccine research, infectious diseases, HIV programs, or neglected tropical diseases will be an added advantage. Added Advantage
- Experience in community engagement, participant recruitment, and stakeholder management Mandatory
- Proficiency in computer application; and qualitative data analysis procedures Mandatory
- Proficiency with qualitative data analysis software’s such as NVIVO Mandatory
- Good Organization Skills Desirable
- Communication Skills Desirable
- Interpersonal Skills Desirable
- A Team player Desirable
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