Recruitment Alert: Research Consultant - Qualitative Data Analyst (Part-Time)

Job Title: Research Consultant - Qualitative Data Analyst (Part-Time)

Position Duration: Part-time during the period of July 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Location: Ottawa, Canada (with possibility of remote work)

Compensation: To be negotiated with candidates

Note: This is a consultant position and does not include employee benefits such as health insurance, vacation pay, or pension contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Consultant with demonstrated experience in qualitative data analysis to support global health research projects in the field of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The consultant will work closely with Dr. Alison Krentel and the Threads Lab research team (https://www.thethreadslab.org/) to analyze qualitative data from a range of sources including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, micronarratives, and audio-recorded transcripts. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research focused on strengthening community-based health programs and may involve travel to Uganda depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thematic analysis of qualitative data including:

o In-depth interview (IDI) transcripts

o Micronarrative data

o Focus group discussion (FGD) notes and transcripts

o Audio recordings

• Develop and manage codebooks and coding framework using tools such as NVivo software

• Ensure rigorous qualitative research standards are applied across all analyses

• Collaborate with the project research teams to interpret findings and develop key themes

• Participate in virtual team meetings and prepare reports based on the analysis

• Assist with preparing presentations, manuscripts, or other knowledge products

• Support study-related travel to Uganda for in-person data collection and capacity building (travel fully covered)

  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Management, Global Health, Anthropology, or a related field

• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting qualitative research and analysis

• Proven experience in working with diverse qualitative datasets

• Familiarity with health systems research, community-based programming, or global/public health contexts preferred

• Excellent proficiency in qualitative software (e.g., NVivo)

• Strong writing, synthesis, and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and maintain data confidentiality

• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility to support work in low-resource settings

• Bilingualism (French and English) is preferred

  
  

Role Logistics:

• This is a part-time consultancy (flexible based on project phase)

• Work is based in Ottawa, with flexibility for remote work

• Travel to Uganda may be required based on the evolving needs of the project; all travel expenses will be covered if travel occurs

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to asood@bruyere.org

• A short cover letter highlighting relevant experience

• A recent CV

• Names and contact information of two references

Deadline to apply: June 27, 2025

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that applications received after the closing date, as well as incomplete applications, will not be reviewed.