Research Assistant - COVID - 19 Study - 5 Positions at University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Attend the scheduled training to clearly understand the purpose of the study and how they will be involved in the study
• Conduct data abstraction from in-patient medical files into study specific electronic data abstraction tools
• Uphold data quality procedures throughout the study
• Ensure data is collected safely and transmitted to the designated central location
• Act as the point of contact to respond to any data quality and management concerns related to the abstraction of in-patient medical files for COVID-19 in-patients
• Provide routine progress reports to the study coordinator
• Perform other duties and assignments assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a health-related field; those with experience in directly supporting COVID-19 in-patients will have an added advantage
• Experience in collecting quantitative data or abstracting data from existing records in a health facility is key
• Experience in electronic collection of public health data; experience in using ODK is key
• Knowledge and understanding of public health issues, specifically regarding COVID-19
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within the public health system/facilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft office and strong typing skills
• Fluency in English or Swahili
• Willingness to be based in Kilifi for the duration of the research project
• Experience in in-patient clinical practice
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.