The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking a Qualitative Researcher who is interested in taking over and managing qualitative research activities of the project P3R3.

The project is led by ISGlobal's Preparedness and Response Hub. The Hub coordinates and facilitates collaboration, synergies and funding, within and outside ISGlobal, for research, policy & global development, innovation, communication and education in areas covered by PR3; promotes a meaningful strategic research agenda; promotes translation of research results and activities to generate impact in policy and society; and provides internal and external capacity building to effectively provide strategic guidance for response to future health crises.

The P3R3 project aims to generate and synthesize relevant scientific evidence, with a multi-level and cross-sectoral approach, focusing on the response and resilience of health and social care systems, at urban, local and regional levels.

The P3R3 Community Preparedness workstream is conducting an assessment on how different citizen groups in Catalonia perceive their vulnerability, barriers, and capacities when facing emergencies and health crises, and how these perceptions translate into preparedness attitudes and practices. The objective of this assessment is to design evidence-informed policies, solutions, and actions that enable different citizen groups in Catalonia to be better prepared to face future health emergencies.

The present contract is framed within the qualitative assessment of data that is being collected through key informant interviews and focus groups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participation in the daily activities of the P3R3 project of the ISGlobal’s Preparedness Hub under the direct supervision of the coordinator and the general supervision of the Preparedness Hub chair and co-chair.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Conduct and finalize transcription of audio recordings from interviews with key stakeholders and focus groups.

• Perform qualitative thematic analysis of the transcripts to identify patterns, divergences, and relationships between individual risk perceptions and contextual factors.

• Development of reports detailing the results of the qualitative studies.

• Participation in the focus groups as co-facilitator.

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Teamwork.

• Problem resolution.

• Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Having a degree, masters, or PhD in Medicine, Biological Sciences, Public Health or Epidemiology

• Broad experience in qualitative research analysis documenting and reporting the findings

• Excellent management, project planning, and organizational skills

• Having experience in working in an interdisciplinary team

• Be fluent in spoken and written Spanish, Catalan and English

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to work in a multicultural environment

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Contract: part time, 4.5 months

• Salary: Accroding to ISGlobal internal salary scale

• Work-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days + 13 personal days)

• Start date: as soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must complete the application form and upload a CV and a Cover Letter. Each document must be clearly named with the candidate’s name and surname.

Applications will remain open until 29th of June.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. Interviews may take place during the application period.

We encourage diverse applications, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political beliefs.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.