Research Assistants

Duties/Responsibilities

• Administer online survey using KoBo Collect or related program.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and focus group interviews with select study participants.
• Transcribe verbatim audio recordings from interviews.
• Data entry, review and edit to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Collection and collation of research data from different sources like online surveys.  
•  Perform administrative tasks related to the project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Gender and Development Studies, Education, Population Studies/Demography, Statistics, Epidemiology, Economics, or related discipline (A Bachelor’s degree in these fields coupled with adequate experience is acceptable).
• At least two years’ experience in research field work including data collection, managing data collection teams, and data analysis
• Proven quantitative data collection and analysis skills, with familiarity with related analysis packages STATA, SPSS, R.  
• Proven qualitative data collection and analysis skills, with familiarity with related analysis packages Nvivo or Atlas ti.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.  
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work in a culturally diverse team.      
• Must be able to communicate and write in English.

Desirable skills:

• Experience conducting qualitative research interviews.
• Experience in coding data using NVivo or any other software.
• Experience in transcribing audio recordings for research.
• Knowledge of Kenya Medical Training College work environment.

Application documents should include:

• Cover letter.
• CV with contact details of three referees.
• Copy of National ID.
• Copies of academic certificates and relevant testimonials.