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Job Field: Medical / Healthcare, Research AD/4/81/24

International Action Against Hunger and Drought is seeking qualified Kenyan candidates for the ASRH project. This is a three-year renewable contract subject to merit, ability, and competencies as reflected in work performance and results

Reports to: Study Coordinator

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Ensure a seamless and coordinated running of the study at their sites
  • Conduct recruitment, consenting, enrollment, and follow-up procedures for participants in the study
  • Conduct tracing and retention activities for participants enrolled in the study
  • Providing timely summaries of study procedures and other reports as required
  • Ensuring that the study site personnel and study participants comply with the study protocol.

Job Specifications/Qualification 


  • Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Nursing or other health-related course
  • At least 2 years as a research assistant/study nurse in a research study.
  • Certificates in Human Subjects Protection NIH and/or Good Clinical Practice Skills
  • Effective Communication skills in verbal and written formats in both English and Kiswahili languages
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision Good Time Management.
  • Ability to make brief research reports
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a large research team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, honesty, and of high integrity.
  • Computer literate
  • Must be conversant with the study area
  • Having experience using a tablet/phone-based data collection tool like Redcap or Open Data Kit will be an added advantage.

How To Apply

Qualified Candidates are to send their CV and CL to kenya@iaahd.com by 10th MAY 2024.  POSITIONS ARE FILLED ON A ROLLING BASIS