5 Qualitative Research Assistant job at Makerere University School of Public Health

Position Status: Short-term contract
Reports to: Study Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Assist in data collection according to the study protocol.
• Answer respondent questions and ensure data quality through validation.
• Provide daily updates on fieldwork, including completed interviews.
• Participate in qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups) and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator or data collection team leaders.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Human Subject Protection is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Prior experience in health data collection, including qualitative interviews.
• Experience interviewing healthcare workers or facility managers is an advantage.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? submit your application now to recruitment@musph.ac.ug
• Applications and supporting documentation shall be submitted as one PDF file (addressed to the Dean – School of Public Health) not later than 5:00pm on 18th December 2024. Please quote the position you are applying for in the subject head of your email and provide a reliable 24-hour phone contact. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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