Public Health Qualitative Researcher

* Prepares technical reports, summaries, and protocols

* Supervises data collection and occasionally directly collects data from a diverse array of settings

* Employs the following data collection techniques: observations, semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus groups

* Performs high-level analysis of qualitative data using different analysis techniques such as NVivo qualitative data analysis software

* Applies advanced social science and public health theories to the interpretation of qualitative data

* Identifies complex patterns in vast quantities of textual data and presents these interpretations to Head of the Research Unit

* Prepares and publishes scientific reports and manuscripts

* Prepares for and presents at professional meetings and client-sponsored events, and prepares and publishes associated abstracts

* Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art theory and application of qualitative research methods

* Interacts with clients, clinical experts, and research support staff to ensure that projects are completed in a timely fashion and in accordance with quality standards

* Manages projects efficiently and effectively within guidelines of company and department standard operating procedures

* Interacts effectively and collegially with all employees, fostering a supportive and cross departmental working environment

* Delegates work as needed, provides supervision and training / mentoring to junior-level staff

* Responsible for a moderate amount of participation in client calls and proposals for business development