Qualitative Research Officer

The Qualitative Research Officer will work closely with the team lead in implementing the qualitative research component of the ongoing trial of evaluation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based program for active case finding (ACF) of Tuberculosis (TB) with other partner across Pakistan. Specifically, the qualitative researcher will contribute to the qualitative evaluation of the trial in selected districts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The main role of the qualitative research officer is:

‘’explore the challenges and barriers in existing practices for camp planning, with a focus on site-selection of active case finding for TB camps using artificial intelligence technique in Pakistan’

The specific duties include (but not limited to):

Gather the perspectives and experiences of healthcare workers while using AI to identify the locations of ACF camps
to compare the AI camp site selection approach with the contemporary method of camp site selection (using routine TB notification-based targeting guided by local knowledge) and discuss the barriers and facilitators of both approaches with the implementors.
investigate how the revised approach has improved staff efficiency in terms of ACF planning, workloads, processes and data management.
Implement qualitative research methodologies and techniques, including data collection, recording and analysis of learnings and stories
Interpreting and documenting key findings into high quality evidence across formats including written reports, publications, and presentations

EXPERIENCE AND QULAIFICATION

Master’s or BS in related discipline with an emphasis on applied social science or research methods
Experience in the implementation and analysis of applied social research (qualitative methods) across different settings
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with the team and presenting findings to management and stakeholders.
Computer proficiency is essential for using statistical software to collect and interpret the data

Skills

Statistical Analysis Tools Command Qualitative Data Management Monitoring Analysis Report Writing

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Researcher

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Master’s or BS in related discipline with an emphasis on applied social science or research methods

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Experience:

3 Years - 5 Years (Experience in the implementation and analysis of applied social research (qualitative methods) across different settings)

Apply Before:

Oct 20, 2024

Posting Date:

Sep 19, 2024

CGPH-Pakistan

N.G.O./Social Services · 1-10 employees - Islamabad

CGPH-Pakistan has three core businesses: 1) knowledge creation through academic and applied research; 2) program delivery using a “program science” approach; 3) knowledge translation to promote evidence-based public health policy and practice. CGPH Pakistan focuses on multi-sector research, capacity-building, research-based technical assistance, in reproductive health. Our approach is to foster partnerships to facilitate evidence-based implementation designs that deliver measurable public health impact at the community level.