Research Assistant at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

No of Positions: 3

KMR/7 Vacancy No. FN-013-11-2020

Reports to: Data Coordinator
Locations: Suba/Rongo
Duration: 7 Months

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Information Technology, Community Health, Social Work or related fields
• Computer proficient with good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Blue/Green card and CRFs are entered in to the electronic databases (OpenMRS, Clinic data works, NCD).
• Pull pre-programmed reports from Open MRS on a weekly basis and send it to the supervisors every Friday.
• Compile weekly Blue/Green card and NCD card data entry report and send it to the supervisors.
• Pull the weekly retention report and share with the Retention coordinator.
• Support in correction of frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
• Update the appointment tracking databases.
• Making initial contacts with potential study subjects and introducing them to the study.
• Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects.
• Manage calendar of appointments under supervision of study clinician.
• Filing and maintaining study documents as Patient files in the CCC.
• Deliver reminders of appointment dates to study participants.
• Trace study participants.
• Ensuring proper documentation on all the study CRFs as well the MOH forms and Registers.
• Maintaining and uploading study data on a daily basis under supervision of data officer.
• Accurate and prompt study documentation.
• Transport Reimbursement for referred participant
• Other duties as assigned by the Data Coordinator

Other required skills:

• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people
• Prior knowledge of Health Management Information Systems is desired
• Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.
• Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license) will be an added advantage.