Research Assistants
Job Summary:
- Research Assistants (RAs) role will be primarily
to recruit, screen, enrol and follow up study participants.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Administer informed consent to participants before
they are enrolled into the study.
- Enroll and administer the questionnaires to
participants, enter data into REDCap or Survey-CTO or other survey tool
and ensure data is transmitted daily.
- Follow up participants to attain the highest level
of follow-up rate.
- Collect and review data as guided by good clinical
and data practices,track and maintain relevant systems to ensure project
timelines are met
- Ensure that data collection materials and
accessories are safeguarded
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social
Sciences or human health related field; Diploma with relevant research
experience may be considered.
- Certificate in Protection of Human Research
Subjects and Good Clinical Practice.
- At least 3 years’ experience as an RA in public
health-related research.
- Competency in Microsoft Office.
- Data collection using REDCap/ODK/Survey-CTO or
similar application software mandatory.
- Fluency in English and at least 1 of the following
languages: Swahili, Dholuo
Contract period: 3 months-3 years,
depending on study
How
To Apply
Submit applications,
complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and day
telephone numbers of two
professional referees, current and expected salary, to
reach the undersigned not later than 25th February, 2022
The Human Resource
Manager
Impact Research and
Development Organization
P.O. Box 9171 – 40141
Kisumu.
IRDO is an equal
opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
