Vacancy: Study Coordinator
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, Study Coordinator who is also a researcher.
This individual will coordinate and oversee day to day running of the projects.
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, he/she will ensure smooth implementation of the study and contribute to the research efforts for the study.
This will include: – managing fieldwork logistics, compliance to donor and organization requirements, 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:
- 5+ years coordination of complex interventions including trials and research.
- 3+ years qualitative and quantitative research.
- Knowledge and understanding of public health issues and human subjects protocols.
- Experience working with stakeholders to design, author, manage research studies.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
Software
- Proficiency with the following software: SPSS, Stata and qualitative packages and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), EndNote or other citation software.
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 17th July 2015 addressed to: secretariat@icrhk.org with subject: “Application – Study Coordinator – UPTAKE”
The applicants can view the complete job description and must fill a bio data form accessible on our website; http://www.icrhk.org