Minimum qualification include a PhD in a relevant discipline and experience with qualitative research methodologies and analysis. An optimal candidate will have:

• Strong familiarity with qualitative research methodologies and qualitative data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• High personal motivation, self-management, detail-orientated; ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines.
• High degree of comfort with change, and the ability to be agile and adaptable as the projects evolve in large complex health systems and their health technologies.
• The qualified candidate(s) will have a doctorate degree in a relevant discipline (i.e., Anthropology, Epidemiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Public Health or a related field as long as the candidate has a strong foundation in qualitative methods).
• Demonstrated skills in data management and using qualitative data programs (e.g., NVIVO);
• Demonstrated knowledge of research processes, systematic reviews, and syntheses;
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills;
• High-level conceptual, analytical, and critical appraisal skills; and
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to work closely with members of a research team.
• Interest in teaching and mentoring students.
• Strong relational skills and be able to exert influence and work across sectors (hospitals, primary care and community).
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision, and problem solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of the research.
• Must be able to exhibit a high level of professionalism, judgement, ethical conduct, discretion and diplomacy.