KEMRI Research Assistant Job

Vacancy No. FN-04-02-2024

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Engage and educate healthcare workers and the community on cervical cancer screening and prevention through facility mobilization, client health talks, and regular stakeholder communication.
•  Conduct research study activities, including the recruitment, screening, enrollment, and consenting of research participants according to the study protocol and standard operating procedures.
•  Collect, enter, and manage non-clinical research data in the REDCap study database.
•  Perform high-quality study participant retention using varied mechanisms, identify threats to participant retention, and actively work to address them in collaboration with the research team.
•  Conduct participant tracing through phone call reminders, short message service (SMS), and home tracking using locator information.
•  Conduct in-depth interviews and focus-group discussions and perform high-quality transcription and translations of recorded interviews.
•  Translate research documents, including informed consent forms
•  Adhere to the principles of ethical research according to human subject review protocols

Qualifications:

•  Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Community Health, Sociology or Social Work with two years’ experience

Prior Work Experience:

•  At least two years’ relevant experience in research or clinical setting, preferably with significant counseling and social science department role
•  Prior training or experience in sexual and reproductive health issues, including family planning and cervical cancer prevention is preferred
•  Experience in conducting surveys, in-depth interviews, or focus groups is preferred
•  Experience with tablet-based data collection, including using REDCap
•  Experience with qualitative research data analysis an added advantage

Other Desirable Qualifications:

•  Good written and verbal communication skills
•  Problem-solving skills and ability to work with others to address challenges
•  Social skills, including the ability to form a rapport with clients and other team members
•  Ability to follow up on tasks and follow through on deadlines, with attention to detail
•  Able to work well under minimal supervision
•  Good interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain frequent contact using
• phone calls, WhatsApp/SMS, email, and Zoom

How To Apply

All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.

Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.

Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

Indicate Position & Vacancy Number or Reference Number as the subject of the Email

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to the stated email address not later than 19th March, 2024
 Send your application to hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org