Position: Research Assistant (6 positions) KMR 7
Location: Vihiga County
Duration: 8 month
Reports to: Study Coordinator
The position holder will work with a project coordinator and
will draw support from a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team.
Responsibilities
- Work
closely with study investigators to plan, deliver and report quantitative
and qualitative research activities
- Collect
quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources
- Assist
with data quality checks, data management and storage for field research
activities
- Help
maintain an electronic repository of evidence from qualitative and
quantitative research activities including ensuring regular cleaning,
backups and archiving;
- Comply
with policies on ethical conduct of Research and human subjects
protections
- Prepare
individual work progress reports
- Carry
out any other duties commensurate with experience, which may be assigned
from time to
Qualifications
- Degree
in a relevant healthcare discipline including social sciences
- Two
years’ post-graduate work experience in a relevant research-related
position
- Experience
in qualitative research methods is an added advantage
Competencies
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability
to work independently and effectively
- Ability
to interact with study participants in a culturally sensitive manner
- Familiarity
with electronic data collection tools is an added advantage
- Well-developed
troubleshooting capacity and clarity of thought
- Strong
organization skills to meet tight deadlines
- Team
worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment and with multi-
disciplinary teams
Applicants should attach the following:
- Letter
of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
and date available to start working for the study
- Current
Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
- Two
letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
- Copies
of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- A
copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
- A
copy of National Identity card or passport
- Must
include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
- Must
have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
- Must
have Clearance Certificate from HELB
- Must
have Credit Reference Bureau Certificate
How to Apply
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy
reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to hekimaproject@kemri.org to
be received not later than December 16, 2019.
Position: Senior Clerical Officer (Receptionist) KMR 9 (1 position)
Location:
Thika
Reports
to: Study Coordinator
Job Description
To ensure that the front office is functioning in an
effective and efficient manner
Responsibilities
- Maintains
cleanliness and order of the front office
- Answers
telephone and receives visitors and participants
- Sorts
and distributes incoming mail and deliveries
- Delivers
items to other departments.
- Schedules
and reschedules participants
- Maintains
visitors book and clinic diary
- Maintains
routine clerical records, logs and data and compiles routine reports
- Maintains
order and security at the front office by noting incoming and outgoing
- Any
other duties assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
- Additional
relevant
Competencies
- Good
customer service skills
- People
skills
- Team
player
- Disciplined
- Computer
knowledge
Experience
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Terms of employment
Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate
grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
How to Apply
- All
applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum
- Must
include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees
- Must
include copies of academic and professional
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy
reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not
later than December 19, 2019
POSITION: Research Scientist – KMR 6 (1 position)
LOCATION: Kisumu County
REPORTING: Principal investigator
Qualifications
- A
BSc in Microbiology, Biology, Community Health, Public Health or any other
relevant/related field from a recognized training institution
- At
least one year of experience in Public Health
- Fluency
in English- both written and
- Excellent
communication skills.
- Excellent
problem solving and analytical skills and attention to details.
- Good
leadership skills, assertiveness, ability to take initiative and work
within
- Flexibility
to work long hours, including weekends and public
- Proficiency
in the use of computers
- Experience
with systematic reviews, meta-analysis and/or any form of evidence
Job Description
The Research Scientist will report to the Principal
Investigator and will be responsible for ensuring that the data collection and
filing of all study documents is conducted to the highest standards possible as
per the study guidelines. S/he will be trained to conduct systematic reviews
and meta-analyses under guidance. S/he must be flexible and work within the
existing structure, professionally and ethically with competence,
accountability and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Writing
and reviewing of study and systematic review protocols
- Searching
for literature in electronic databases and other sources
- Selecting
eligible primary studies for the systematic reviews
- Extraction
of information from selected primary studies using recommended tools
- Resolving
discrepancies identified during data extraction
- Conduct
preliminary meta-analyses under the guidance of the supervisory team
- Contribute
to preparing and reviewing manuscripts for peer-review submission
- Author
at least one peer-reviewed publication under the guidance of the
supervisory team
- Maintain,
audit and archive documents as required by study
- Any
other duties assigned by the Principal
Terms of Employment: 1-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a
probation period for the first three months. This is a
four-year project.
Training opportunities: The post will include on-line or
off-site training opportunities in evidence synthesis and meta-analysis
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within the
appropriate grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and
demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales.
Applications should include the
following:
- Letter
of application (Indicate vacancy )
- All
applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum
- Must
include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees
- Must
include copies of academic and professional
- Must
include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
- Must
have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
- Must
have Clearance Certificate from HELB
- Must
have credit reference Bureau Certificate
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to the Deputy Director,CGHR, P.
O. Box 1578 – 40100, Kisumu or email to cghr@kemri.org no
later than December 23, 2019.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO
DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED
AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER
LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.