Latest Recruitment at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review and adhere to the study standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Sensitize the community/health facilities teams on the study.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study coordinator.
• Screen and enroll study participants and Administer Informed Consent administration per study protocol.
• Administer study questionnaires as per protocol, accurately record the data and perform quality checks before submitting the data.
• Maintain documentation of all study activities as per study standard operating procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews for PPWH who do not respond to intervention.
• Provide appropriate referral for non-intervention study participants with high CMD scores per protocol.
• Follow-up participants to ensure study visits are conducted in a timely manner.
• For study participants on medication, monitor and update the psychiatrist and MDT on progress.
• Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
• Interact with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding participants' confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting their well-being
• Prepare daily updates, weekly and monthly progress reports, adverse event reports, serious adverse event reports as required.
• Provide supervision to mentor mothers to ensure implementation of the interventions and attend all study related meetings.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the research team-Behavioural Care officers, Mentor mothers, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff, and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from an accredited institution.    Mandatory
• Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the relevant jurisdiction.    Mandatory
• Certified training in psychiatry from an accredited institution.    Mandatory
• Experience working in psychiatric or mental health settings, preferably in a research capacity.    Mandatory
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments.    Mandatory
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.    Mandatory
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements in research.    Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.    Skills & Competencies
• Analytical and report writing skills    Skills & Competencies

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review and adhere to the study standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Sensitize the community/health facilities teams on the study- Provide health education on PMTCT, stigma, IPV, and CMD self-care to participants.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study coordinator.
• Screen and enroll study participants and Administer Informed Consent administration per study protocol.
• Administer study questionnaires as per protocol, accurately record the data and perform quality checks before submitting the data.
• Use the Decision Support Electronic Health Record (DSEHR) system to prioritize participant care and monitor participants' progress throughout the study.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team (MDT) case reviews for study participants and keep the MDT team up to date on participant progress.
• Lead the Virtual Psychiatric review process for referred participants- by planning with the psychiatrist for the review of participants and presenting the case during the Virtual psychiatrist review.
• Provide support to mentor mothers to deliver PM+ intervention to participants as per study protocol.
• Interact with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding participants' confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting their well-being
• Collaborate closely with other members of the research team-Psychiatric nurses, Mentor mothers, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff, and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff.
• Attend weekly study meetings and Prepare and share reports on the progress of the intervention.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, anthropology or a related field from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Previous experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is essential.    Mandatory
• Registered with relevant professional body.    Mandatory
• Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in data entry and management.    Mandatory
• Training in behavioral health management is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.    Mandatory
•  Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.    Mandatory
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.    Mandatory
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.    Mandatory
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care.    Desirable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.    Desirable
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.    Desirable
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.    Desirable
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.    Desirable
• Experience working with electronic health records systems is an advantage.    Desirable
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices in behavioral health management.    Desirable
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.    Desirable

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Key Responsibilities:

• Read and understand the study protocol, and develop, review, and ensure adherence to study standard operating procedures (SOPs) in line with protocol requirements
• Develop and implement data management plans to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity by strengthening data quality systems through routinely conducting data validation checks to flag out data queries and entry errors, thereby fostering concurrence and accuracy across all data collection and reporting systems
• Perform data quality checks and generate QC reports to enable prompt correction of discrepancies and Oversee data collection, cleaning, validation, and storage to ensure the accuracy and completeness of study data
• Plan, organize, and perform data quality audits; coordinate data cleaning through monitoring and evaluation activities; and verify data accuracy prior to the submission of all data reports
• Build the capacity of Data Officers to effectively manage and respond to various project data demands with competence and efficiency
• Train the study team on data collection tools, study tracking logs, and the use of the study database to ensure accurate and consistent data capture
• Design, develop, review, and maintain routine and ad hoc data collection tools including data entry forms, surveys, ODK, Excel, Epi Info, REDCap, and other databases to ensure efficient and accurate data capture
• Design, develop, and implement web-based and mobile health solutions to facilitate real-time data transmission, reporting, and information sharing
• Support the setup and maintenance of data-related hardware and network systems to ensure seamless data access, storage, and transmission
• Develop and implement project data mining scripts to automate data accuracy checks and generate reports on identified inconsistencies
• Ensure the monthly Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and performance dashboards are well-developed and aligned with project needs and integrated into the Decision Support and Electronic Health Records (DSEHR) system to enhance data-driven decision-making
• Establish and maintain a secure, organized database for longitudinal cohort study data to support accurate storage and retrieval of patient and project information.
• Ensure all data storage and handling practices comply with the Data Protection Act, 2019, including data confidentiality, restricted access, and proper documentation from the onset of data entry and storage
• Ensure project data and all related documents are securely stored in the designated physical or electronic repository mechanisms in accordance with organizational data governance policies
• Regularly update and back up the study database to prevent data loss and ensure continuous availability and integrity of data
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and visual summaries of project results using Power BI, Excel, Tableau, and other data visualization tools, and perform statistical analyses to derive meaningful insights from longitudinal data
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of project monitoring reports, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), and sponsor reports, in alignment with reporting schedules and sponsor requirements
• Assist in the preparation of data summary slides and visual presentations for donors and project team meetings to support evidence-based discussions and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards for data management and Attend to ad hoc data requests as may arise from time to time
• Collaborate with other members of the research team- Behavioral Care officers, Mentor mothers, Psychiatric nurses, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff, and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff
• Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time to support project objectives and data management functions

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics or Applied Statistics or any other related field from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Two years’ experience in working with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems    Mandatory
• Experience using digital data collection platform    Mandatory
• Training in statistical packages/programs, preferably STATA, Excel, R and Python and statistical analysis will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• High level of competency in using Microsoft, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.    Skills & Competencies
• Analytical and report writing skills    Skills & Competencies
• Presentation skills and a good Team player    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent organizational skills, Written |& verbal communication skills , attention to detail and focus on quality and innovation.    Skills & Competencies