Jobs at University Of Nairobi

REF:AD/6/60/22

The Position

Reporting to the Study Coordinator, the Longitudinal Study Research Assistants (LSRAs) will be responsible for field data collection, quality control and data uploading onto the set data management platforms. While working at the assigned county and in the allocated study sites, the LSRAs will be expected to work closely with their specific Research Study Leads and the County Health Care Workers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of data collection tools at the study sites
• Maintain copies of data collection forms (ensuring accurate updating as needed) and support documentation for data management
• Ensure study data is well captured and entered into project tools
• Coordinate identification and follow up of study participants for recruitment and data collection
• Ensure adherence to ethics for research including obtaining informed consent from all participants and maintaining records.
• Ensure that different research components are supported to access participants and collect required data sets
• Work with their specific Research Study Leads, County/Sub County HRIOs and project team to ensure monthly data from electronic Clinical Decision Support Tools (eCDSA) is reported on time to DHIS 2
• Monitor performance and quality control plans to identify gaps and inform study team
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in study data collection
• Assist with compilation of timely, accurate and complete study data
• Provide study reports relating to implementation of study protocol
• Support onsite training of health care workers on data entry and reporting.
• Conduct Routine data quality assurance (RDQA) together with County /Sub County Health Management Teams and study team
• Regularly provide feedback to study team and stakeholders on data performance; appropriate dissemination or results
• Ensure field data collection and management procedures have set timelines and meet established deadlines
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Investigator

Required Academic Qualifications

• At least a Diploma in Nursing/Clinical Medicine/Medical Statistics or related field from a reputable college or university or Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable institution with strong
• research and data collection experience.
• A minimum of C grade in KCSE for Bachelor’s Degree applicants or minimum C+ grade for Diploma candidates.
• ICT proficient with proficiency in use of Microsoft Office packages (Ms Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
• Knowledge in use of health aggregate database (MOH DHIS2)
• Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Trained and experienced in electronic data collection with a bias to ODK of at least six months.

Experience

• At least six (6)months relevant experience working in a health institution and/or participation in Research Data Management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Willingness and ability to work in either Kitui, Kakamega or Uasin Gishu Counties
• Communication skills both oral and written
• Networking and collaboration skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Attentive to details
• Training in Management of Childhood Illnesses will be an added advantage

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

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REF: AD/6/61/22

The Position

The Data Clerk will be expected to work closely with the Project Coordinator, Study Leads, Senior Office Administrator, Data Manager and field staff located in various study counties.

Job description

• Data entry which includes transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems; verifying them against source documents at different stages during the process.
• Maintain a clean log frame of data queries and how they have been resolved.
• Conduct weekly data quality checks with guidance from the data manager and maintain data cleanliness.
• Keep record of all the prepared study materials that facilitate data collection.
• Support the Project Coordinator, Data Manager, Senior Office Administrator, the Technical
• Leads of the project with clerical work.
• Prepare folders for researchers and ensure they contain the required study materials.
• File project documents in accordance with laid down filing procedures.
• Assists with administrative tasks and regularly checks inventory and supplies in the office.
• Manage, prioritize and organize incoming and outgoing correspondence (phone, mail, email)
• Attend and assist in documenting internal and external meetings and workshops
• Make copies and scan project documents as required.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of Grade C- in KCSE or its equivalent.
• A diploma in an administrative or data related field or similar qualification from a recognized university or college.
• Certification in all of the following computer packages: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word
• At least one (1) year experience in data entry and administration in a research project in a university setting.
• An applicant who has worked on online data entry platform, will have an added advantage.

Terms of appointment

• This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience