Healthcare

Kenya Medical Research Senior Research Scientist (social Scientist) - Busia

Kenya Medical·kenya·Full Time·Onsite
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Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement qualitative and mixedmethods research activities in accordance with study protocol.

Develop social and behavioural research tools including interview guides, questionnaires, focus group discussion guides, and observation checklists.

Conduct qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and community consultations with study participants and stakeholders.

Lead social and behavioural assessments to identify barriers and facilitators to vaccine acceptance, trial participation, and participant retention.

Monitor participant experiences and identify social, cultural, ethical, and behavioural issues affecting study implementation.

Ensure ethical conduct of social science research, including informed consent and participant confidentiality.

Collect, manage, analyse, and interpret qualitative and mixedmethods data using appropriate analytical software.

Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, scientific manuscripts, and presentations based on study findings.

Contribute to dissemination of study findings through stakeholder meetings, scientific conferences, and peerreviewed publications.

Mentor junior research staff and field teams involved in qualitative and community engagement activities.Vacancy Requirements

Vacancy Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, or related field from a recognized institution. Mandatory

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, or related field from (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});a recognized institution. Mandatory

Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) desirable. Desirable

Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative and mixedmethods research. Mandatory

Experience in vaccine research, infectious diseases, HIV programs, or neglected tropical diseases. Added Advantage

Experience in community engagement, participant recruitment, and stakeholder management. Mandatory

Proficiency in computer applications and qualitative data analysis procedures. Mandatory

Proficiency with qualitative data analysis software such as NVIVO. Mandatory

Good organization skills. Desirable

Communication skills. Desirable

Interpersonal skills. Desirable

At a glance

Company

Kenya Medical

Location

, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

lead

Valid until

Not specified

Created

August 10, 2026