Senior Field Assistant –Safety & Efficacy (4 Positions) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CVDC/012/01/23

Position summary

The candidates will be expected to supervise field assistants support MDA activities, electronic data collection as well as participant enrolment and follow-up. The candidates will work under a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, a trial coordinator, clinicians, pharmacists and operations officers.

Job Specification

• Training of field assistants and field officers working on a casual labour basis;
• Supervision of field assistants in their daily tasks;
• Ensuring that all field assistants and field officers have the necessary materials, documentation and equipment needed for their work;
• Oversee study field activities through daily visits of the study area;
• Assist in community engagement activities whenever requested;
• Be familiar with study requirements, schedule, documentation and quality assurance procedures;
• Conduct information giving with the community on study aims, objectives, procedures, risks, benefits as well as respond to questions and concerns;
• Oversee informed consent process is conducted following highest ethical standards; and
• Report anomalies or technical issues to operations team in timely manner.

Person Specification

• Minimum of a Diploma in any biomedical Sciences.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to use an electronic device;
• Fluent in Kiswahili/English;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking skills and excellent time management skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Previous experience working with the community is an added advantage; and

Desired Qualities

• Experience working in clinical trials or other health related research;
• Experience with a health research program is an added advantage;
• Availability to work out of hours when required; and
• Must be a Kwale resident and proficiency in a Mijikenda language.