Research Assistant
Jhpiego, an affiliate of
the Johns Hopkins University, is an international nonprofit global leader in
the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the
developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and
local communities, we build health providers’ skills and we develop systems
that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their
families. Our aim is revolutionizing health care for the planet’s most
disadvantaged people.
Jhpiego is planning to
implement and evaluate a community peer-led HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
delivery model through the Catalyst Fund. The Catalyst Fund is an in-house
innovation fund that supports the development and testing of bold, transformational
and catalytic innovations that will improve the health of individuals in the
communities we serve. The pilot study will be implemented in Nairobi County.
We are seeking two experienced individuals with excellent organizational and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
Reporting to the Technical
Advisor, the Research Assistants will support implementation of the study
protocol and other related study activities.
Responsibilities
Ensuring
compliance to the study protocol and procedures for all study components
Recruiting
participants for the study components
Conducting
all study components in the language preferred by participants (English and
Kiswahili)
Administering
the informed consent process
Administering
cross-sectional surveys
Moderating
and taking notes during focus group discussions (FGDs), in-depth and key
informant interviews (IDIs & KIIs)
Transcribing
audio-recordings from FGDs, IDIs and KIIs
Tracking
participants’ status for all study components
Ensuring
completeness of all data collected (recordings, field notes, survey)
Prepare
field data collection progress reports and routinely update the investigators
Participating
in study meetings (in-person, virtual conference calls)
Assist
in study logistics including participant reimbursements, handling and
transportation of completed study materials
Assisting
with dissemination of study findings
Required Qualifications
Diploma
in public health, sociology, community health, social science or any other
related qualification
Degree
qualification in the related field will be an added advantage
Experience
with community-based research for public health or clinical studies preferred
At
least 2 years’ hands on experience and training in conducting surveys, FGDs,
IDIs and KIIs
Knowledge
and experience in use of electronic data collection software is an added
advantage
Excellent
organizational skills and ability to follow study-specific procedures and
guidelines reliably
Experience
conducting research with key populations will be an added advantage
Good
understanding of and sensitivity to key populations cultural dynamics and
worldviews
Flexibility
to work non-business hours due to the nature of the study
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English and Swahili
Computer
literacy, particularly in the use of MS word, Excel and PowerPoint
How To Apply