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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Make appointments with study participants, administer informed consent and conduct research interviews
Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the Social Scientist in a timely manner
Review transcripts for any spelling, grammar or formatting errors, as well as other inconsistencies
Debrief with social science team on a regular basis
Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and respect sensitive information
Ensure that data quality assurance procedures are strictly adhered to
Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with Social Scientist and study partners
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time
Vacancy Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (preferably Anthropology or Sociology) from a recognized university Mandatory
Strong written and oral communication skills Mandatory
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Mandatory
Willingness to reside in field study sites Mandatory
Creating accurate written versions of audio recordings Mandatory
Good typing speed and attention to detail Mandatory
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