Research Assistant, Department of Paediatrics at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The Research Assistant will extract relevant data from medical charts of eligible Type I diabetes mellitus patients transfer into Microsoft excel sheet for a study titled: Autoantibody profile, clinical features, and glycemic control amongst Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) pediatric patients in Nairobi County, Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a systematic search and synthesize literature providing background information for the project.
• Proofread and edit documents for clarity, grammar, and adherence to formatting requirements.
• Collect data from medical record files of study participants using Microsoft Excel at Aga Khan University Hospital and Gertrude’s children hospital.
• Perform data cleaning and prepare datasets for analysis.
• Maintain organized files and documentation related to research project whilst upholding confidentiality of patient information.
• Participate in team meetings and provide regular updates on data collection process to study investigators.
• Support with coordination of study activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., Nursing, Public Health, Biology, Psychology, or a similar discipline
• Previous experience in clinical research mainly retrospective study or healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.