Mixed-Methods Research Assistant (Qualitative & Quantitative Data Collection) - Kilifi

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend all in-person fieldwork and project training sessions for the full designated period.
• Sign and comply with all study confidentiality, ethics, and data protection requirements.
• Engage with health facility staff to identify, recruit, and screen eligible participants according to study criteria.
• Obtain informed consent from participants, ensuring they fully understand the study purpose and procedures.
• Administer structured questionnaires and collect high-quality quantitative data using approved tools.
• Conduct and moderate qualitative interviews (including in-depth and key informant interviews) using structured or semi-structured guides.
• Accurately document qualitative responses through detailed notes and digital audio recordings.
• Prepare and submit complete, well-formatted transcripts (verbatim and clean read) for assigned qualitative interviews.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry, verification, and submission of all qualitative and quantitative data for daily cross-checking and quality assurance.
• Maintain strict ethical standards, including participant privacy, confidentiality, and respectful engagement.
• Ensure timely and secure transmission of data to the central server and maintain proper handling of all sensitive information.
• Manage study materials and equipment, including questionnaires, consent forms, audio recorders, and other field tools according to study protocol.
• Compile daily field progress updates, debriefing notes, and contribute to problem-solving discussions with supervisors and the wider project team.
• Summarize emerging findings and provide feedback to the research team to support ongoing analysis.
• Manage interview and data collection logistics and promptly report any field challenges.
• Be available to work full-time during data collection and participate in scheduled team meetings.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the study coordinator or project management team.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Population Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Social Science, or other health-related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health-related research involving both qualitative and/or quantitative data collection.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative interviews (IDIs, KIIs), note-taking, and using qualitative research tools.
• Proven experience collecting quantitative data directly from participants in health facility or clinical settings.
• Prior experience working with NGOs or reputable research organizations/institutions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to interpret basic clinical notes is an added advantage.
• High ethical standards and commitment to participant welfare.
• Fluency in English and Swahili (oral and written). Knowledge of at least one local language spoken in Kilifi is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and facility staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the International Centre for Reproductive Health careers portal at https://careers.icrhk.org or via the provided application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1182842.