Concern Worldwide
Vacancy: Research Assistant
Background: The “Maker Movement for maternal neonatal and child health (MNCH) Project harnesses the creativity of the global 'Maker' movement to equip MNCH practitioners with essential MNH equipment and parts that save lives by creating a network linking Makers and MNCH practitioners.
Background: The “Maker Movement for maternal neonatal and child health (MNCH) Project harnesses the creativity of the global 'Maker' movement to equip MNCH practitioners with essential MNH equipment and parts that save lives by creating a network linking Makers and MNCH practitioners.
Four (4) of shortlisted medical
devices have been fabricated and will be undergoing clinical testing in
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Consultancy Objectives: The Research Assistant will provide core functions during the data collection process for clinical testing of the devices.
Consultancy Objectives: The Research Assistant will provide core functions during the data collection process for clinical testing of the devices.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Methodology
Methodology
- Abstract data from medical records and enter
onto a computer in KNH.
- Run daily and periodic data quality checks to
ensure collection of high quality data.
- Collect hospital and clinical data to
facilitate clinical audit in KNH.
- Identify patients meeting the study criteria
within KNH.
- Conduct interviews among health care providers
at KNH.
- Maintain the study database by ensuring
regular cleaning and daily syncronisation of the data.
- Report to the Principal Investigators on study
progress and challenges
Timeline: August 2015 to December 2015
Deliverables / Expected Output
Deliverables / Expected Output
- A database of patients meeting the study
criteria that have been identified within study procedures and
requirements
- Collection of high quality data to facilitate
clinical audit that meets quality assurance standards
- Properly maintained study database and records
of information obtained during research including safe keeping of health
care provider completed interview transcripts
- Monthly progress report on the study data
collection process and clinical audit to be submitted to the Principal
investigator
- Preliminary data analysis outlining
interpretation of findings, conclusions and discussions submitted to the
Principal Investigator
- Deliver on other study related tasks as
allocated by the Research Coordinators
Remuneration: Agreed rates will be based on prevailing market
competitive rates and value for money. In full consideration of the services
performed by the consultant under the terms of contract, Concern Worldwide
shall pay the consultant fees upon satisfactory completion of the assignment.
The Consultant(s) is not an employee of Concern Worldwide or its affiliates, thus no benefits or compensation are provided as part of this agreement.
Working Conditions: The Research Assistant will liaise with the Research Coordinator for this assignment.
Consultant’s Profile
The Consultant(s) is not an employee of Concern Worldwide or its affiliates, thus no benefits or compensation are provided as part of this agreement.
Working Conditions: The Research Assistant will liaise with the Research Coordinator for this assignment.
Consultant’s Profile
- A Degree in Medicine, Health, Research
Methods, Applied Economics or relevant field. A KEN/KRN/KRCHN
qualification is an added advantage.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in
clinical data collection and management for research. Experience in data
collection and entry for operational research using both quantitative and
qualitative methods for a hospital based study is an added advantage.
- Knowledge and familiarity with maternal and
new born health care and essential care before and after birth/delivery.
- Proven competency in ethical principles of
research, statistical analysis and complex survey design and analysis
- Excellent communication, analytical, planning
and team skills.
- Proficient in the use of computer packages and
applications
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and
Kiswahili.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants, who meet the above requirements, must submit the following for consideration for this assignment;
Interested applicants, who meet the above requirements, must submit the following for consideration for this assignment;
- A technical (indicate earliest date of
availability to undertake and complete the assignment) and financial
proposal quoted in Kenya Shillings (Kes)
- Cover letter and CV (Demonstration of
Capability) If quoting for an organization attach the CV of the Lead
Consultant and any other personnel to be involved in the assignment
- A list of previous work done (Work Completion
Certificates can be attached) including telephone and email contacts of
three (3) referees who can validate technical expertise
- A (1) report of a similar assignment carried
out by the Consultant
All applications must be addressed
to;
The HR Manager,
Concern Worldwide, Nairobi
and sent to the following email
address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
with the subject of the email as
‘Research Assistance-Clinical Testing Maker for MNCH’
latest by Sunday, 23rd August 2015.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for presentations.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for presentations.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer
