Research Administrator at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CGHR/301/07/22

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences Public Health, Community Health, Education or any other Social Studiesfrom a recognized institution
• At least 2 years working experience in a large research project or academic organization as an administrator/coordinator.
• Experience in conducting trainings and working closely with Ministry of Health
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis
• Good command of English and Kiswahili, both spoken and written

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to transcribe FGD discussions
• High level of attention to detail in data management
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Research Administrator’s responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Organizing and supervising the implementation of all field activities
• Serving as a link between field work and the investigative team, managing information on study status and deliverables
• Developing and designing local training and capacity building in collaboration with the study investigators
• Drafting, editing and preparing correspondences, reports and other project related materials
• Under minimal direction, coordinating a wide range of research procedures and conducting a variety of complex tasks determined by the field and scope of the study

Terms of Employment: 

Employment will be on one-year renewable terms (with 3 months’ probation period) depending on availability of funds. Salary is as per the stated salary grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.