Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting manuscript writing, editing, and submission for peer-reviewed journals.
• Assisting with grant proposal development, including drafting concept notes, budgets, and justifications.
• Conducting literature reviews, citation management, and synthesis of evidence.
• Coordinating and maintaining research and regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Managing study-related databases and assisting with data cleaning and analysis (qualitative and/or quantitative).
• Supporting the preparation of progress reports, presentations, and dissemination materials for funders and collaborators.
• Providing mentorship and technical assistance to graduate students and junior researchers involved in Kar Geno projects.

Vacancy Requirements:

• PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and grant development.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with ethical and regulatory frameworks governing research in Kenya (e.g., NACOSTI, KEMRI SERU).    Mandatory
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, reference management (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero), and data analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo, R) is an added advantage.    Added Advantage