Openings at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or any related field from a recognized institution    
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.    
• Be below thirty (30) years of age

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine Locator forms verification and resolving any identified discrepancy.
• Ensure that the project is conducted in compliance with study protocol and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all deaths in children under 5 years are reported on a timely manner.
• Actively provide linkages with the Kenya’s CRVS system, and continuously liaise with relevant CRVS partners on related topics.
• Ensure that all items and materials necessary for successful conduct of the field work are available at all times.
• Identify and make available to the Field Supervisor sources of mortality triangulation data, to include interviews of community members and data from separately available vital events and .Provide to the supervisor progress reports and solve reported problems encountered in the field.
• Perform any other study-related duties as assigned by field immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in social science, community health, public health, or a related field.    
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in community health work, with good understanding of MOH community health strategies and roles, data collection and management.    
• Excellent knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Office suite and tablet-based data entry platforms.    
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, human subjects research, and related clinical trial regulatory requirements    
• Experience in managing research data.    
• Fluency in English and Swahili, written and spoken. Fluency in the local language (Luhya /Teso) is an .    
• Ability to ride and maintain a motorcycle and be in possession of a valid driving license    
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work in a team, with good interpersonal skills.    
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and consent study participants
• Schedule participant for monthly follow up.
• Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (older children) and/or heel prick (infants)
• Prepare dried blood spots (DBS) on filter paper.
• Perform a Malaria RDT.
• Complete study forms accurately and completely.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with the study coordinator to arrange for transport to the laboratory.
• Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages.
• Carry out community sensitization and mobilization for the ATSB trial.
• Educate the community on the ATSB and communicate with the study coordinator on the concerns and all the field issues.
• Ensure that he/she has requisite supplies in good time.
• Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work.
• MUST be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking.
• Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries.
• Must be able to relate well with the MOH staff, CHVs and the community.
• Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Secondary Education with a minimum grade of D + (Plus)    
• Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written.    
• GCP certificate    
• Ability to ride a motorcycle.    
• Knowledge of office computer packages (word, excel and PowerPoint) or ability to work with smart phones.    
• Experience in data collection using electronic device e.g smartphone or tablet.    
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records.    
• Be a resident or willing to live and work in the study area.    
• Experience in working in a cohort study and household survey will be an advantage.    
• Experience in collection of blood samples also an added advantage.