Research Assistants (6 Positions) K MR 6 at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. FN-01-12-2022

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct informed consent activities for the study 
• Administer quantitative questionnaires to study participants using tablet PCs 
• Collect and prepare dried blood spot samples from participants 
• Timely Data entry of study information collected from participants 
• Respond to data queries 
• Work with the assistant study coordinator to ensure accurate data collection and entry 
• Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study 
• Communicate with assistant study coordinator and data manager regularly on study data progress 
• Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for the study 
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting as per study protocol 
• Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field. 
• Knowledge of computer packages such as MS word, excel, Access and comfortable working

Other required skills:

• Excellent communication, organizational skills and detail-oriented 
• Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical 
• landscape as well as the community required 
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo required