Aga Khan University Jobs Research Officer (2 Years)

Research Officer – 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Jobs at Aga Khan University

Department: Office of the Dean
Entity: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in Kenya is a vibrant academic community dedicated to the provision of transformational learning, teaching and research that makes a leading contribution to improving the health and well-being of communities. Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the above position.

Reporting to the Research team and Principal Investigator, the incumbent will be required to assist in collecting, entering and formatting clinical data as well as basic statistical analysis in a qualitative study of cancer related health literacy.

Research Officer Job Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment and selection of patients identified for research study;
• Ensure availability of consumable stocks and basic equipment required for the study;
• Establish and maintain open communication between the patients and research team;
• Ensure accurate data collection and entry of patient records;
• Manage all correspondence related to the research study;
• Provision of progress reports for the PI and CRDF;
• Coordinate preparation of training sessions and meetings;
• Manage logistical support required for travel and accommodation;

Requirements for the Research Officer Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences;
• Demonstrated competence in using Microsoft Excel, Power Point and SPSS;
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken

How to Apply

Your application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the Manager, Human Resources, Aga Khan University-Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.universityke@aku.edu Applications by email are preferred.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 30, 2017