KEMRI Research Assistant Jobs in Kenya
KEMRI Research Assistant Jobs in Kenya
Duties and ResponsibilitiesEngage and educate healthcare workers and the community on cervical cancer screening and prevention through facility mobilization, client health talks, and regular stakeholder communication.
Conduct research study activities, including the recruitment, screening, enrollment, and consenting of research participants according to the study protocol and standard operating procedures.
Collect, enter, and manage non-clinical research data in the REDCap study database.
Perform high-quality study participant retention using varied mechanisms, identify threats to participant retention, and actively work to address them in collaboration with the research team.
Conduct participant tracing through phone call reminders, short message service (SMS), and home
tracking using locator information.
Conduct in-depth interviews and focus-group discussions and perform high-quality transcription and translations of recorded interviews.
Translate research documents, including informed consent forms
Adhere to the principles of ethical research according to human subject review protocols
Qualifications:
Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Community Health, Sociology or Social Work with two years’ experience
Prior Work Experience:
At least two years’ relevant experience in research or clinical setting, preferably with significant counseling and social science department role
Prior training or experience in sexual and reproductive health issues, including family planning and cervical
cancer prevention is preferred
Experience in conducting surveys, in-depth interviews, or focus groups is preferred
Experience with tablet-based data collection, including using REDCap
Experience with qualitative research data analysis an added advantage
Other Desirable Qualifications:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving skills and ability to work with others to address challenges
Social skills, including the ability to form a rapport with clients and other team members
Ability to follow up on tasks and follow through on deadlines, with attention to detail
Able to work well under minimal supervision
Good interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain frequent contact using phone calls, WhatsApp/SMS, email, and Zoom
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Research Assistant Jobs in Kenya
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