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  • Posted: Jan 29, 2021
    Deadline: Feb 15, 2021
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    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.
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    Research Administrator

    Vacancy: CGHR/164/01/21

    Position:Research Administrator ,J/GKMR 5

    Vacant Post(s) –1(One)

    Location:Siaya County Kenya

    Reports to: Principal Investigator (PI)

    Job Description

    The Research Administrator will coordinate the entire project activities including hiring, training, and supervision of the study team, planning and implementation of all study activities, the collection of all household and facility-based data, and the collection of facility-based specimens. Research Administrator will also be asked to monitor study procedures and data for quality and thoroughness. He or she will also be asked to analyze data and write up reports and manuscripts for publication in peer review journals. These activities are part of a study called ‘Enterics for Global Health (EFGH)-Shigella Study in infants and young children’ that is a post GEMS and VIDA studies. The incumbent will directly report to the Kenyan site Principal Investigator and to other senior investigators.

    Full Job Description

    Qualifications:

    • Holder of Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Social Science, Applied Sciences, Education, Public Health, Biostatistics, any related or qualifications from a recognized institution
    • Be self-motivated individual interested in developing research proposals
    • Able to work with minimal supervision and have a high standard for research ethics
    • Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in motor bike riding with accident free valid driving license
    • Poses a valid Certificate in Good Clinical Practice
    • Be proficient in the use of computers.Good statistic analytical skills and experience of using at least one statistical package will be an advantage
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
    • Have extensive community-based research experience.
    • Be fluent in both English and Dholuo
    • Be willing to reside in or close to study sites.

    Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one-year contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.

    Applications MUST include the following:

    • A cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications (Indicate Vacancy Number)
    • Current Resume’ or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
    • Copies of certificates and testimonials
    • Three letters of reference with contact information (phone and email)
    • Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

    Method of Application

    Applications should be sent through,cghr@kemri.org no later than 15th February,2021.

    KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY

    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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