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    Research Assistant at - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI

    Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI
    Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) background
    Full time
    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.

    Vacancy No. FN
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Engage 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

    Requirements


    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
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