Research Officer (Qualitative Research on Human Resources for Health) Job in Kenya (KShs 105,174) - KEMRI

Job Title: Research Officer - Qualitative Research on Human Resources for Health

Reference Number: RO-08-11

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs. 105, 174

Grade: 5.4

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Job Summary:

The position holder will be expected to plan, carry out and manager research studies in areas of human resources research beginning with work on absenteeism and instructed by their line manager.

Reporting Lines: The post reports to the Principal Investigator.

Job Dimensions:

• With senior scientists undertake literature review on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health
• With senior scientists develop approach to collect new data on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health
• With senior scientists develop reports and publications on topics of relevance to Human Resources for Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structured literature search approaches and carry out literature searches of major scientific databases and grey literature if appropriate
• Identify relevant literature, archive searches and literature, abstract key findings summarise / provide feedback on findings based on narrative review.
• Write in scientific formats systematic / narrative reviews as required, provide support in the preparing related presentations and disseminate and communicate findings.
• Update literature searches / archive / reviews as required over time
• Prepare and submit research papers, reports etc as may be required and with support from senior scientists.
• With more senior scientists develop and submit proposals and research protocols and ensure all approval requirements have been met.
• Prepare work plans linked to proposals and budgets, review against requirements and monitor to ensure research progress.
• With more senior scientists develop appropriate research tools and methodologies and train field/ data collection teams on their use/application.
• Identify, screen and engage potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
• Collect, collate and analyse/ interpret data and present reports on results/ conclusions addressing research questions (prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets etc as required).
• For quantitative date help oversee data entry and cleaning activities including undertaking accuracy and validity checks and initiating correction of errors.
• Actively participate in and attend scientific/departmental meetings and conferences and initiate in-house seminars, workshops and discussion forums to present and discuss research findings, breakthroughs etc
• Maintain up to date and accurate records of all studies and results.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills and Competence:

Job Qualifications:

• An MSc in Public Health or Social Science or equivalent

Job Experience:

Post holder will have:

• At least 1 years experience in research using various research methodologies and tools and in a health or health related environment
• Sound theoretical knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and protocols
• Experience using basic statistical analyses

Job Competencies:

• Analytical skills, ability to develop a new area of research with more senior scientists and capacity for follow through
• Attentive to detail
• Proactive, initiative, flexibility and willingness to help, learn and take on additional roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment, punctual and high integrity.

Job Application Procedure:

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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 16th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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