Qualitative Data Analyst job at Makerere University School of Public Health

Position Status: Short-term contract
Reports to: Principal Investigator

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development of data collection tools, including interview guides.
• Contribute to the training of research assistants and pre-testing of study tools.
• Supervise qualitative data collection and transcription of audio recordings.
• Analyze qualitative data and ensure quality control throughout the analysis process.
• Compile and submit regular progress reports on data collection and preliminary findings.
• Ensure data security and proper backup (both soft and hard copies).
• Contribute to writing the final qualitative report.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Study Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field, with specialized training in qualitative data analysis.
• Proven experience in qualitative data analysis using specialized software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti).
• At least one published article using qualitative research methods.
• Strong writing skills and experience in report preparation.

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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