Research Assistant at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Reports to: Country Director Scale-Up Project

Job Purpose: The Research Assistant will be responsible for field data collection.

Responsibilities

• Timely abstraction of data from patients’ charts
• Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
• Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
• Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
• Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Requirements

• College diploma in nursing, or other health related field
• Experience working in a Comprehensive Care Centre will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Past experience in electronic data collection using Survey CTO/ ODK desirable
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Terms of Employment

Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.