Research Scientist (Social Science) at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Vacancy: CGHR/320/10/22

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Community Health, Social Work, Community Development or related discipline from a recognized institution


• Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and Dholuo


• Only female applicants will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Take part in community engagement and sensitization activities


• Document the key methods/procedures of the study


• Interview, moderate or take notes during focus groups interviews, in-depth interviews, transect walks, and girls’ journal


• Transcribe and translate collected data into English language


• Code and analyze transcripts


• Write summary reports based on the work conducted


• Read, evaluate and precis relevant literature

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