Department: Community Health Directorate | Campus: Community Health Directorate (CHD)

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

• Qualification:

  • Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, or related field.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in qualitative research and programme evaluations. • Demonstrated experience conducting FGDs, KIIs, and qualitative analysis. • Experience in SRHR, MNCH, Family Planning, or community health programmes preferred. • Strong understanding of qualitative research methodologies and thematic analysis. • Excellent facilitation, analytical, and report writing skills. • Ability to handle sensitive discussions with professionalism and cultural sensitivity. • Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the local language and context of the project districts.

Job Description:

1. Number of Positions
   01

1. Location
   District Larkana (6 FGDs and 5 KIIs) and District Qambar Shahdadkot (6 FGDs, 5 KIIs), Sindh
2. Duration
   1 month (including preparation, fieldwork, analysis, and report writing)
3. Key Responsibilities

1. ·         Lead planning and implementation of qualitative research activities for the baseline study of utilization of SRH/FP services.

1. ·         Review and refine FGD and KII discussion guides in consultation with the project team.

1. ·         Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with Local Support Organization (LSO) members and community and religious groups.

1. ·         Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with government officials, health service providers of SRH/FP, and other stakeholders.

1. ·         Ensure discussions are conducted in safe, private, and culturally appropriate settings.

1. ·         Obtain informed consent from participants before conducting FGDs or KIIs.

1. ·         Seek explicit permission before audio recording and ensure participants understand their right to decline.

1. ·         Ensure confidentiality and anonymity of participants.

1. ·         Supervise note-taking and documentation of discussions.

1. ·         Develop a coding framework for qualitative data analysis.

1. ·         Conduct thematic analysis of qualitative data.

1. ·         Triangulate qualitative findings with quantitative household survey findings.

1. ·         Prepare qualitative summaries and key findings for inclusion in the baseline report.
2. Assist the project team in report writing and interpretation of findings.
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4. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
5. Note:  “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”

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