KEMRI Field Assistants – Safety & Efficacy Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Field Assistants – Safety & Efficacy Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be expected to supervise field officers while these conduct
MDA activities, and electronic data collection. He/She will work under a multidisciplinary team of senior field assistants, scientists, a trial coordinator, clinicians, pharmacists and operations officers.

Job Specification

• Training of field officers working on a casual labour basis;

• Supervision of field officers in their daily tasks;

• Ensuring that all field officers have the necessary materials, documentation and equipment needed for their work;

• Oversee study field activities through daily visits of the study area;

• Assist in community engagement activities whenever requested;

• Be familiar with study requirements, schedule, documentation and quality assurance procedures;

• Conduct information giving with the community on study aims, objectives, procedures, risks, benefits as well as respond to questions and concerns;

• Oversee informed consent process is conducted following highest ethical standards;

• Report anomalies or technical issues to operations team in timely manner.

Person Specification

• KCSE mean grade D+ or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• A certificate in any biomedical sciences.

Key Skills and

Competencies

• Ability to use an electronic device;

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking skills and excellent time management skills.

• Previous experience working with the community is an added advantage;

Desired Qualities

• Experience working in health research or other programmatic activity in the field involving the community and data collection will be an added advantage;

• Physical fitness and willingness to walk long distances;

• Availability to work out of hours when required; and

• Must be a Kwale resident and proficiency in a Mijikenda language.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Field Assistants – Safety & Efficacy Jobs in Kenya

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