Research Assistant - Isiolo at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear information about the study to potential participants, screen them against the approved eligibility criteria, and explain the study purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and participant requirements in accordance with the approved protocol.
• Assess participants’ capacity to provide consent, obtain informed consent and assent as appropriate, and ensure proper documentation of consent.
• Administer study questionnaires and psychological assessments, collect participant data, and accurately enter and verify data using secure, encrypted electronic data collection devices in accordance with the study protocol and SOPs.
• Conduct qualitative interviews, including focus-group discussions and in-depth interviews, as per the approved study protocol and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date participant records and study documentation, ensuring the secure storage and confidentiality of all participant and study-related information.
• Maintain accurate records of study activities and document implementation experiences, field-level challenges, lessons learned, and proposed mitigation measures in accordance with the study protocol and applicable SOPs.
• Prepare periodic field reports, including monthly and semi-annual reports, as required.
• Support monitoring, quality assurance, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to the study protocol, ethical requirements, SOPs, and applicable institutional procedures.

Vacancy Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing, Psychology, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Community Health, or a related field from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collections.    Mandatory
• Experience working in mental health or with vulnerable populations will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Human Subjects Protection (HSP) is highly desirable.    Added Advantage
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Word and Excel, and experience using digital devices and electronic data collection tools such as REDCap.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with ethical research practices, including informed consent, confidentiality, data protection, and basic data quality assurance.    Mandatory
• For the position based in Turkana, preference will be given to candidates who are willing to work in Turkana and have knowledge of the local cultural context.    Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.    Mandatory
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.    Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.    Mandatory
• Good communication skills    Mandatory