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:
5+ years with professional qualitative research experience.
3+ years conducting in-depth interviewing, focus group discussions, and participant observation.
Knowledge and understanding of public health issues, in particular family planning and human subject protocols.
Experience working with stakeholders to design, author, and manage qualitative studies.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.

Software: Proficiency with the following office, analysis, and citation softwares: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook); NVivo, Atlas.ti; EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley.

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: www.icrhk.org