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.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED 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.
