Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Qualitative Research Consultant will be responsible for the following:  

Study Design and Tool Development 

• Review and refine qualitative research questions in alignment with study objectives 
• Finalize and validate qualitative data collection tools, including In-depth interview (IDI) guides, Focus group discussion (FGD) guides, and Key informant interview (KII) guides 
• Ensure tools are contextually appropriate, culturally sensitive, and aligned with ethical standards 

Oversight of Data Collection 

• Provide technical oversight during qualitative data collection across selected sentinel facilities 
•  Ensure adherence to study protocol, consent procedures, and data quality standards 
• Provide guidance on managing sensitive topics related to HIV, funding disruptions, and workplace stress 

Data Management and Analysis 

• Guide transcription, translation, de-identification, and secure storage of qualitative data 
• Lead or supervise qualitative data coding using NVivo or equivalent software 

Interpretation and Reporting 

• Lead synthesis and interpretation of qualitative findings 
•  Generate analytical summaries aligned to each qualitative objective 
• Contribute to development of technical reports and policy-relevant insights and recommendations 

Key Deliverables  

• The Qualitative Research consultant will produce the following:  
• Finalized qualitative data collection tools 
• Interim progress report on data collection 
• Raw and cleaned, de-identified qualitative dataset 
• Verbatim transcripts in English of all IDIs, FGDs, and KIIs 
• Thematic analysis outputs 
• Qualitative findings report 

Required Qualification:

The Qualitative Research Consultant should have : 

• Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics, Qualitative Research, or related field. Master’s degree or higher will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods, including IDIs, FGDs, and KIIs 
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research on sensitive topic areas related to health 
• Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (NVivo, R packages for qualitative analysis or equivalent software). 
• Proven ability to mentor research teams and lead qualitative analysis 
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.