Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
• Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
• Conduct qualitative interviews among participants
• Assist in transcription and translation of the collected data
• Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
• Participate in regular research team meetings
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public health or Social-Science-related field.
• Knowledge in facility and community entry strategies
• Knowledge in interviewing health workers and manager
• Knowledge in cleaning and coding, developing codebooks
• Knowledge working with Dedoose software
• Knowledge in tobacco cessation projects
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to travel and interview participants at a time and place of their convenience