Research Scientist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
•  Identify, Mobilize and recruit eligible participants for the study
•  Assist in transcription and translation of the collected data
•  Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinator
•  Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly study activity schedules including but not limited to recruitment, screening, administering questionnaires, follow-up phone calls, reporting of AEs to the study clinician and coordinator, etc.
•  Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
•  Participate in regular research team meetings
•  Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
•  Coordinate the recruitment of community advisory group members and facilitate their meetings

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Health or a related field,
• Knowledge in community entry strategies
• Knowledge in recruitment and retention of women as participants
• Knowledge in consenting and interviewing young women on reproductive issues
• Residing in Nairobi for the duration of the study

Desirable Qualities

•  Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
•  Great understanding of the study area
•  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
•  Ability to work with minimal supervision
•  Good interpersonal skills and ability to work individually and in a team
•  Keen and attentive to detail
•  Ability to follow instructions and procedures keenly
•  Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
•  Flexibility to travel extensively within the study area and to meet participants in time and place of their convenience
•  Experience working in a family planning related project will be an added advantage