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  • Posted: Feb 4, 2025
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    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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    End-Point Research Assistants - Suba

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
    • Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
    • Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
    • Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
    • Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
    • Measuring participants' health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
    • Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
    • Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
    • Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
    • Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
    • Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
    • Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
    • Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
    • Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
    • Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

    Vacancy Requirements:

    • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
    • A valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory
    • Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.    Added Advantage
    • Prior research experience is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
    • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
    • Strong communication and organizational skills.    Mandatory
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
    • Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.    Mandatory
    • Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.    Added Advantage

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    End-Point Research Assistants - Mbita

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
    • Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
    • Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
    • Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
    • Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
    • Measuring participants' health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
    • Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
    • Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
    • Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
    • Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
    • Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
    • Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
    • Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
    • Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
    • Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

    Vacancy Requirements:

    • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
    • A valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory
    • Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.    Added Advantage
    • Prior research experience is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
    • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
    • Strong communication and organizational skills.    Mandatory
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
    • Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.    Mandatory
    • Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.    Added Advantage

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    End-Point Research Assistants - Rongo

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
    • Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
    • Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
    • Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
    • Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
    • Measuring participants' health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
    • Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
    • Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
    • Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
    • Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
    • Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
    • Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
    • Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
    • Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
    • Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

    Vacancy Requirements:

    • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
    • A valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory
    • Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.    Added Advantage
    • Prior research experience is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
    • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
    • Strong communication and organizational skills.    Mandatory
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
    • Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.    Mandatory
    • Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.    Added Advantage

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply

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