8 Feb 2024

Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

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Job Description

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.

Duties and 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, Mobilize and recruit eligible participants for the study
  •  Assist in transcription and translation of the collected data
  •  Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinator
  •  Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly study activity schedules including but not limited to recruitment, screening, administering questionnaires, follow-up phone calls, reporting of AEs to the study clinician and coordinator, etc.
  •  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
  •  Coordinate the recruitment of community advisory group members and facilitate their meetings

Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Health or a related field,
  • Knowledge in community entry strategies
  • Knowledge in recruitment and retention of women as participants
  • Knowledge in consenting and interviewing young women on reproductive issues
  • Residing in Nairobi for the duration of the study

Desirable Qualities

  •  Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
  •  Great understanding of the study area
  •  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
  •  Ability to work with minimal supervision
  •  Good interpersonal skills and ability to work individually and in a team
  •  Keen and attentive to detail
  •  Ability to follow instructions and procedures keenly
  •  Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
  •  Flexibility to travel extensively within the study area and to meet participants in time and place of their convenience
  •  Experience working in a family planning related project will be an added advantage




Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to:

[email protected]

Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 27 February. 2024





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