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  • Posted: Mar 27, 2023
    Deadline: Apr 16, 2023
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    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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    Research Assistant - Migori

    Vacancy No. FN-06-03-2023

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Work with study investigators to ensure study procedures are completed, specimens are collected, processed, and properly stored, and required data are collected
    • Locate and contact study participants
    • Administer informed consent to study participants and record the process appropriately
    • Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and other stake holders
    • Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
    • Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring
    • Complete CRFs
    • Administer questionnaires
    • Administer participant reimbursement.
    • Basic data management/data quality review in collaboration with the data science investigator
    • Collection of blood and urine samples from consented study participants
    • Sample handling, including packaging, chain of custody, preparation for transport to testing laboratories both locally and internationally.
    • Travel on short notice to clinics, laboratory centers, and communities within the study regions
    • Coordination with other studies around documentation of participant consent, sample receipt, and sample collection kits
    • Report problems encountered to the study PI and consult appropriately
    • Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations
    • Communicate with the Scientific Ethics Review Unit (SERU) and submit yearly reports, amendments, protocol deviations and renewals as required.
    • Maintain participant confidentiality at all times
    • Maintain good relationship with participants
    • Maintain communication with team members in Kenya and the U.S., including communication via phone, email, Zoom, and other electronic means
    • Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled team meetings conducted virtually or in person
    • Due to working across time zones with the study team, and for participant recruitment, flexibility in working hours including evenings and occasionally weekends (for travel) is required.
    • Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and designated supervisors

    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.
    • Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
    • Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people

    Required Qualifications:

    • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science.
    • Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience working with the Household Socio-Economic (HSE) Survey as part of the Sustainable East Africa Research In Community Health (SEARCH) study
    • At least one year experience in implementing clinical research studies.
    • Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting
    • License to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding license)

    Method of Application

    • All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
    • Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
    • Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

     Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the Email A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 16th April, 2023.

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