Mixed-Methods Research Assistant (Qualitative & Quantitative Data Collection) - Mombasa
Mombasa
Posted 20 March, 2026
Deadline 30 March, 2026
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Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
The International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH) Kenya is seeking a Mixed-Methods Research Assistant to support data collection efforts in Mombasa. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting high-quality qualitative and quantitative research within the field of sexual and reproductive health. This role involves recruiting participants in health facilities, administering questionnaires, conducting in-depth interviews, and ensuring the accurate transcription and submission of study data while adhering to strict ethical guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Fieldwork and Training: Attend all in-person project training and fieldwork sessions for the designated period.
Compliance: Sign and comply with all study ethics, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
Participant Recruitment: Engage with health facility staff to identify and screen eligible participants; obtain informed consent after ensuring they understand the study's purpose.
Data Collection: Administer structured questionnaires (quantitative) and conduct/moderate qualitative interviews (IDIs, KIIs) using semi-structured guides.
Documentation: Accurately document qualitative responses through digital audio recordings and detailed field notes.
Transcription: Prepare and submit verbatim and clean-read transcripts for all assigned qualitative interviews.
Data Management: Ensure timely data entry, verification, and transmission to the central server for quality assurance.
Logistics & Reporting: Manage study equipment (audio recorders, tools), compile daily progress updates, and participate in team debriefing and problem-solving sessions.
Analysis Support: Summarize emerging findings and provide analytical feedback to the research team.
Job Requirements
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Population Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Social Science, or a related health field.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience in sexual and reproductive health research involving qualitative and/or quantitative data collection.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in conducting IDIs and KIIs, note-taking, and using qualitative research tools.
Clinical Proficiency: Proven experience collecting quantitative data directly from participants in health facility or clinical settings.
Background: Prior experience working with NGOs or reputable research institutions.
Languages: Fluency in English and Swahili (both written and oral). Proficiency in local languages spoken in the region is an added advantage.
Ethics: Commitment to high ethical standards and participant welfare.
Additional Advantage: Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to interpret basic clinical notes.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH) career portal at careers.icrhk.org. You can also use the direct application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1182843.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH) portal at careers.icrhk.org. Alternatively, you can access the application link directly at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1182843.
