ICAP of Columbia University (registered in Kenya as Center for International Programs-Kenya) is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health to strengthen Public Health Initiatives in Kenya.
Applications are invited
for the following fixed term PROJECT RISE POSITIONS
JOB TITLE: Assistant Research Officer (12 positions)
LOCATION: Sites
Overall job function:
Collects edits,
processes, and coordinates research data in support acute febrile illnesses
(AFI) surveillance in multiple sentinel surveillance sites
Responsibilities
- Travels
to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to
the specific objectives of the study.
- As
appropriate to the specified position, codes and verifies data in
accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, and
enters data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for
subsequent analysis.
- Develops
or assists in the development of interview schedules; contacts potential
subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol, and to
arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone.
- Identifies
and compiles lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study
objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the individual position.
- Conducts
and records face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in
accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection
procedures, and documentation standards.
- Reviews
and edits data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follows
up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
- May
set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory and/or field research
equipment, as specified by the requirements of the study.
- May
lead or guide the work of student employees.
- Performs
miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Certificate
of Diploma in Community Health, Education or equivalent
- Ability
to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge
of planning and scheduling techniques.
- Ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill
in identifying and recruiting research subjects.
- Interviewing
and data collection skills.
- Ability
to understand and apply specified field and/or laboratory research
procedures and protocols.
- Computer
data entry skills.
- Skill
in the use of computer spreadsheet and/or database applications in the
compilation of research data.
- Ability
to evaluate, verify, and edit research data.
How to Apply
All applications
including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at
least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the Country Director, jobs@icapkenya.org on or before September 23rd 2021.