Job title: 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences / Qualitative Research Officer (Part time)
Duty Station: Kalisizo

JOB SUMMARY
The Social & Behavioral Sciences Research Officer works directly with the department of Social and Behavioral Sciences of Rakai Health Sciences Program. On a day-to-day basis, he/she participates in the department’s main activities which include research participants’ mobilization and sensitization, participants’ recruitment and interviewing and data management.

Job Responsibilities
• To participate in ongoing mobilization, participant recruitment and sensitization about Qualitative Research (QR) and other RHSP research activities within the study communities.
• To ensure that all research instruments are prepared and taken to the field.
• To work with the team leader and community mobilizers to identify key informants and FGD participants and to schedule with them when and where to hold interviews and discussions.
• To conduct all data collection, timely transcription and data handling using appropriate and ethically sound qualitative research techniques and according to the developed research protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• To maintain regular contact with the team leader and to pass on completed transcripts and other forms to him/her.
• To bring to the attention of the team leader any problems that are encountered in the field.
• Participate in developing, preparing and /or fine tuning the instruments for field work.
• Participate in training for new and ongoing qualitative research studies.
• Participating in qualitative research data analysis.
• To keep proper custody of program property like computers, laptops, recorders, etc.
• To attend to any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of a University Degree in Humanities and Education.
• At least one year’s experience in medical research using qualitative research methods in a reputable organization.
• Proficiency in the use of computers
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing Luganda and English.
• Good presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment under minimal/ no supervision.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle is a MUST and valid riding permit.