4 Feb 2025

Submit CVs – New Recruitment at Kenya Medical Research (KEMRI) – 44 Positions

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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.

End-Point Research Assistants – Suba

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
  • Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
  • Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
  • Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
  • Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
  • Measuring participants’ health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
  • Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
  • Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
  • Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
  • Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
  • Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
  • Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
  • Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
  • Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
  • A valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory
  • Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Prior research experience is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.    Mandatory
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
  • Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.    Mandatory
  • Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.    Added Advantage

 

End-Point Research Assistants – Mbita

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
  • Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
  • Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
  • Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
  • Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
  • Measuring participants’ health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
  • Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
  • Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
  • Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
  • Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
  • Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
  • Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
  • Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
  • Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
  • A valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory
  • Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Prior research experience is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.    Mandatory
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
  • Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.    Mandatory
  • Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.    Added Advantage

 

End-Point Research Assistants – Rongo

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
  • Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
  • Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
  • Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
  • Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
  • Measuring participants’ health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
  • Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
  • Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
  • Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
  • Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
  • Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
  • Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
  • Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
  • Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
  • A valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory
  • Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Prior research experience is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.    Mandatory
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
  • Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.    Mandatory
  • Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.    Added Advantage


Method of Application

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Closing Date : March 4, 2025





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