KEMRI –CCR PHRD (Thika) clinical trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following position:
Position: Research Assistant KMR 8 (1 position)
Location: Nairobi/Thika
Reports
to: Social Scientist – Frontline HCP Study
Job Purpose: The Research Assistant will be responsible for recruitment and data collection.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all related records and reports are handled
and managed in line with the study protocol and the Standard Operation
Procedures
- Ensure work is done within the project timelines
- Ensure adequate data collection tools and request
necessary supplies for the project
- Liaise with the social scientist to ensure project
activities are conducted as scheduled
- Providing project management team with regular
feedback on study activities
- Participate in regular team calls and meetings
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned
Qualifications
- College diploma in social studies, or other health
related field
- Experience working in a public health hospital
will be an added advantage
- Ability to work independently and as part of a
team
- Experience in electronic data collection
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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 requirements
- Must include a current CV with names of at least 2
referees
- Must include copies of academic and professional
certificates
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 23rd December, 2020.
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 those shortlisted
will be contacted.