Career Opportunities at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Reports to: Principal Investigator

JOB PURPOSE

To address qualitative research questions, generate data and contribute to research publications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the qualitative study
• Ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with the study protocol and the Standard Operation Procedures
• Ensure work is done within the project timelines
• Help to design, develop, critique and review data collection tools
• Collecting data through observation, in-depth interviews, and completion of quantitative
• Transcribing and translating interview transcripts from recordings and interview notes
• Verification of data for analysis
• Recruiting participants for study participation
• Analysis and coding of raw data using relevant analysis software.
• Generation of research progress reports and support manuscript writing
• Quality control through reviewing transcripts
• Data storage and archiving of the qualitative documents
• Work closely with study investigators to help plan, deliver and report qualitative research
• Coordinate specific assigned studies and participate in team calls. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

STAFF QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES

• Education and Professional training
• Degree in Social sciences or relevant Degree

Competencies

• Excellent facilitation skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Team player
• Highly organized
• Very good IT and analytical skills
• Attention to detail

Experience

• At least two years’ experience working in a research environment
• Good experience with qualitative data and research
• Training in/exposure to interview planning, conducting and analysis.
• Comfortable with interpreting SOPs and applying these to data collection.

Performance Management

• Performance evaluation will be carried out by the respective HOD
• Performance evaluation will be carried out annually
• Performance evaluation will be based on verifiable data and information

Performance evaluation will be done against the following key performance indicators:

• Performance against responsibilities and duties as per job description
• Demonstrable professional growth
• Continued competence in line with set standards
• Performance against annual objectives in line with the balanced score card

Terms of Employment

Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

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Reports to: Social Scientist – Frontline HCP Study

Job Purpose:

The Research Assistant will be responsible for recruitment and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with the study protocol and the Standard Operation Procedures
• Ensure work is done within the project timelines
• Ensure adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
• Liaise with the social scientist to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
• Providing project management team with regular feedback on study activities
• Participate in regular team calls and meetings
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned Requirements
• College diploma in social studies, or other health related field
• Experience working in a public health hospital will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in electronic data collection Excellent organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Terms of Employment

Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

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Reports to: Study Coordinator

Job purpose

Provide clinical reproductive health services to research participants and implement research protocol in an upcoming clinical trial on contraceptives.

Responsibilities

• Provide contraceptive, clinical and other reproductive health services to research participants
• Train and understand the research protocol
• Provide support to other clinicians in the provision of contraceptive, specifically IUD and Implants and reproductive health services
• Participate in the setup and implementation of clinical studies in line with study protocols and other guidance documents.
• Complete research documentation as guided by good clinical and data practices
• Participate in the recruitment, screening, enrolment and follow up of study participants as or if required
• Participate in general research and study specific seminars, awareness drives and educational activities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education and Professional training

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine, with a higher national diploma in reproductive health.
• Knowledge and skills in reproductive health and contraceptive services is required
• Be registered by the Clinical Officers Council

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with direct involvement in patient care especially in reproductive service delivery
HIV Counseling and Testing skills is an added advantage but not required

Terms of employment Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.