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Qualitative Research Consultant (Short-term)

Job Title : Qualitative Research Consultant (Short-term)
Location : Delhi
Job Code : SAATHII/PR/QRC-Short Term/1223/499
Start date : 15th December 2023
End date : 31st December 2023

About SAATHII: SAATHII, a registered non-profit organization, was founded with a vision to stabilize and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in India. Over the years its mission has expanded to strengthen and scale up access to stigma-free healthcare, social protection and legal services for communities affected by HIV, TB, COVID, viral hepatitis and other conditions, as well as those marginalized on account of gender, sexuality, incarcerated status and other factors. SAATHII is headquartered in Chennai, with 11 other offices across the country.

Background of the Project: As a Principal Recipient (PR) for The Global Fund grant, SAATHII supports the national HIV program in four thematic areas, (a) the elimination of the vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis (EVTHS), (b) expanding access to diagnosis and treatment for HIV, TB, and STIs for incarcerated populations and (c) training for NACP service providers in HIV and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care programs (d) enhancing the resilience of key populations affected by COVID-19 by increasing access to and uptake of social protection, and strengthening the capabilities of community-based organizations to advocate for their rights and entitlements.

SAATHII plans to conduct assessments of specific components of the interventions implemented in these four thematic areas. These assessments will be guided by areas identified for improvement through existing program monitoring data, and employ both quantitative and qualitative methods, including the analysis of programmatic data and primary data collection. In addition, best practices identified through the assessments will be documented for dissemination and replication.

Location: Delhi

Position Overview:

SAATHII is seeking a skilled and experienced Qualitative Research Consultant to assist in conducting assessments within the thematic intervention areas. This role involves actively contributing to qualitative components, including data collection, analysis, and documentation processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage documentation pertaining to qualitative data collected by field investigators/program staff.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of qualitative data, encompassing code book development, data coding, and the identification and refinement of key themes.
• Write comprehensive reports outlining the findings and insights derived from qualitative data analysis.
• Provide supervision and support for data collection, as needed, ensuring quality and consistency.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in qualitative research methodologies, preferably in public health or related fields.
• Proficiency in analyzing qualitative data and interpreting findings.
• Proficiency in using qualitative data analysis software, such as NVivo or Atlas.ti.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Prior experience in HIV/STI/SRHR or related public health programs is advantageous.

Desired Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality documentation within specified timeframes.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts, especially when engaging with marginalized or key populations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Consultancy Period: Three months, starting immediately (January – March 2024)

Interested candidates are requested to send a cover letter, CV including two references, and a writing sample to jobs_delhi@saathii.org by 31st December 2023, mentioning the Job Code in the email subject line. Candidates are requested to fill and paste the table given below on the first page of their CV.

Name
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Present Employer
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Preferred Location
Email ID
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Current Salary (monthly)
Expected Salary (monthly)
Notice Period
Name of two referees (including a current or most recent employer)

People living with HIV and/or TB, women and individuals belonging to other vulnerable groups are encouraged to apply. SAATHII provides a secular working environment and does not discriminate based on HIV status, religious or community affiliations, gender, or sexual orientation. Please note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

SAATHII seeks qualified and experienced applicants who can work in a multi-cultural environment with diverse teams comprised of people of diverse religious and language backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. SAATHII is a secular institution working to create an environment of zero tolerance for prejudice based on religion, caste/community, gender, sexuality, and gender expression. The salary will commensurate with the candidates’ skills and experience.

Qualified applicants who are HIV-affected, women, and/or belonging to sexual/gender minority populations are encouraged to apply.

Email to send applications : jobs_delhi@saathii.org
Job code to be mentioned in email subject: SAATHII/PR/QRC-Short Term/1223/499

Please send the CV, cover letter and writing sample as attachments. Avoid writing the cover letter in email body. Position Title and Job Code must be mentioned in email subject.