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

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 a 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 the target counties 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 careers.icrhk.org or use the following application link: Apply Here.