Job Summary

The students will work from the IHD offices and subject to field travel depending on the project needs. The studentship will cover a modest stipend towards their accommodation and other living expenses.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent shall work closely with the senior project team members who will provide direct supervision and ultimately report to the Principal Investigator;
• Undertake training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research ethics, SOP and other project associated training;
• Support with research activities specified under each project; and
• Participate in scientific activities of the department Prepare an end of internship report highlighting some of the key learning and outputs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education and Psychology, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, Statistics or other relevant fields. Top performing students will be highly considered;
• Students who graduated in the last one year, or in the final year of their graduate studies and/or in their industrial attachment will be considered;
• Kenyan applicants will be preferred;
• Have a desire to learn and work in the field of research;
• Proficiency in with MS Office Package and computer skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
• Be of sound moral conduct and ability to work with teams;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills and a meticulous approach to documentation;
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines;
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality; and
• Teamwork with the ability to work with diverse teams.