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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Job Title
Qualitative Analyst job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Job Description
Job Title: Qualitative Analyst (Fresher Data Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Qualitative Analyst will be responsible for overseeing qualitative data collection, management, and analysis, as well as interpreting social phenomena to provide insights into human behavior and societal trends. The candidate will need to prepare progress reports on the work that has been analyzed, provide feedback on fieldwork to enhance field-based and analytic data collection and utilization. They may also lead qualitative research projects, publish findings in academic journals, and contribute to policy development. Additionally, the Qualitative Analyst will mentor junior researchers, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and present research findings at conferences as needed
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Manage and have responsibility for the supervision, review of progress and output of ongoing qualitative research and capacity development projects in research department and wider IDI team
Develop and establish new activities in this working area, and work on tools for mainstreaming qualitative work i.e. standard operation procedures (SOPs), interview guides, checklists for qualitative data collection
Collaborate across units in technical tasks related to recruitment and follow up of qualitative study participants while maintaining confidentiality
Translate qualitative tools into local language where necessary
Participate in key informant interviews, In-depth interviews and focus group discussions effectively and efficiently
Develop supervision tools to support qualitative data collection and management activities across different field teams
Support qualitative field teams in ensuring proper documentation of field notes
Periodically organize and participate in debrief sessions with qualitative field team on data collection (e.g. interviews, FGDs and observations) that have been conducted.
Play a critical role in conducting qualitative research, transcription, data management, data analysis, including giving timely substantive and methodological feedback on both field notes and interviews as well as contributing to revisions of instruments to reflect emerging findings
Support data management, coding of qualitative data (e.g. key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, FGDs and field notes). Develop common coding framework and conduct Qualitative data analysis using any software (Nvivo, Dedoose, MaxQDA or Atlas.ti) as appropriate.
Play a critical role in the development, writing, submission and revision of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Coordinate and Contribute to behavioral Science peer group, mentor junior qualitative researchers at IDI.
Liaise with research team and project focal persons on issues arising from the qualitative data analysis.
Participate in community engagement to represent IDI in qualitative meetings or conferences meetings.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in humanities (Social sciences, Social work and Social Administration, Community Psychology, Education (Arts)
Experience in qualitative research methods, data collection, and analysis
Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software and strong analytical skills
Experience in leading qualitative research projects from inception to completion
Ability to mentor and guide junior researchers in qualitative research methods.
Skill in publishing research findings in academic journals and contributing to policy development.
Capability to prepare clear and concise progress reports on research findings.
Proficiency in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve research objectives.
Capability to present research findings at conferences or other professional settings effectively
Knowledge of health research ethics
Training in human subjects Protection (HSP)
Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Good interpersonal and networking skills
Flexibility
Good team player
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Skill in interpreting social behaviors and trends to provide meaningful insights.
Managing qualitative data using a software
How to Apply
All interested candidates should apply online at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 8th December 2024
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