NGO Jobs in Kenya:ICRHK Study Coordinator

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.

How to Apply

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