Jobs at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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, focus group discussions and completion of quantitative surveys
• Transcribing and translating interview transcripts from recordings and interview notes
• Quality control through reviewing transcripts
• Recruiting participants for study participation
• Analysis and coding of raw data using relevant analysis software.
• Generation of research progress reports and support manuscript writing
• 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

• At least a Masters Degree in Social sciences. PhD preferred.

Competencies

• Excellent facilitation skills
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills
• Team player
• Highly organized
• Very good IT and analytical skills

Experience

• At least five years’ experience working in behavioural science research
• 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 and analysis.

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 
• Attention to detail

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Purpose

The purpose of the internship is to be trained in recruitment and retention activities for a research clinic team.

The field officer intern will be trained on the following responsibilities:-

• Support the retention team in activities aimed at maintaining high retention of study participants.
• Conduct outreach activities in order to maintain high retention of study participants.
• Participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as needed.
• Bring to the study teams’ attention any problems, challenges, observed in study activities
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Professional Training

• Diploma in counseling, social work, nursing or clinical medicine from a recognized Institution
• Training in reproductive health sciences would be an added advantage

Competencies

• Basic counseling skills
• Basic IT and social media skills

Experience

• Experience on health issues with communities
• Basic knowledge of reproductive health
• Prior work experience with young women

Terms of Engagement:

• Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.

Please Note:

• A stipend will be provided.
• Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover

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Job purpose:

To offer project administrative support at the PHRD Thika Clinical Research site.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in regular study calls
• Assist in making calls to principal investigators
• Assist in keeping track of study activities against target milestones
• Assist the Principal Investigators in preparing study implementation reports.
• Assist the Principal Investigators in their day-to-day study implementation activities
• Assist in filling study questionaries and forms
• Assist in drafting and distributing study letters
• Maintain and keep track of study calendar
• Provide logistical support for workshops and project meetings
• Perform clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, filing, and mailing
• Assist in regulatory submissions.

STAFF QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES

Education and Professional training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation or any related field

Competencies

• Excellent communications skills

Team Player

• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Mature and self-motivated
• High Integrity and confidentiality
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work independently

Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience

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Job purpose

Provide clinical support to a research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young women.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the setup and implementation of clinical studies in line with study protocols and other guidance documents.
• Track and maintain relevant clinical systems to ensure fidelity to project timelines and other compliance requirements.
• Collect and review data as guided by good clinical and data practices.
• Participate in general research and study specific seminars, awareness drives and educational activities.
• Liaise with the study physician and other staff as necessary to ensure appropriate patient and participant management
• Participate in and conduct training in research study protocols, best practices, data collection and management etc.
• Generate and draft clinical/ study reports as may be required
• Lead trial working group meetings as required.
• Participate in resolving monitoring findings and queries.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Education and Professional training

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine, preferably in reproductive health.
• Those with demonstrated training and competence in female reproductive health service delivery will have added advantage.
• Be registered by the Clinical officers Council

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with direct involvement in patient care especially in reproductive service delivery.

Added advantage

• Experience working with adolescents and young people- particularly with young women in reproductive health delivery
• HIV Counseling and Testing skills