Research Assistants - 2 Positions at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. FN-02-11-2022

Duration: 9 Months as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mobilize and sensitize facility health workers on cervical cancer screening and prevention
• Conduct health talks to patients on cervical cancer screening and treatment
• Conduct community engagement and entry through meetings and regular communication with key stakeholders on cervical cancer screening.
• Define and manage client flow to cervical cancer screening rooms to eliminate missed opportunities for screenings and treatment
• Ensure all study data collection tools and consent forms are available and kept in a safe lockable cabinet.
• Attend facility departmental and PI meetings sharing study updates
• Conduct pre-test and post- test interviews using tablet computers
• Data collection, entry, and cleaning using REDCap and Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Conduct In-depth interviews and develop transcripts from transcription and translation
• Lead study focus groups with the support of the study coordinator and Principal Investigators
• Conduct participant tracing through phone call reminders, short message service (SMS), and home tracking by the use of locator information
• Other duties as assigned by data management, Study coordinator, or Study Principal Investigators.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Community Health, Sociology, and Social Work. A degree in any health-related course will be an added advantage.
• At least two years relevant experience in research or clinical setting, preferably with significant counseling and social science department role
• Experience in working in HIV care or communities affected by HIV/AIDS
• Experience in conducting surveys, in-depth interviews or focus groups, and working in the community will be an added advantage

Other required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Data collection and entry experience using REDCap (and/or ODK) (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Luo required
• Must be keen and attentive to details and can keenly follow instructions and procedures