Research Assistant At Kemri Wellcome Trust Research Programme (Kwtrp)

KMR /7 (K) Vacancy No. FN-009-02-2020
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duration: Three months

Duties and Responsibilities
Job Summary:The incumbent will be in charge of Recruitment and Retention of study subjects, Data management (data collection, assessing accuracy of data, data quality assurance, and reconciliation of erroneous data), coordinate and communicate with study staff (Principle Investigators, Co-Investigators, and FACES staff), assist investigators in management and administration of grant funds

Duties and Responsibilities
Make initial contacts with potential study subjects and, introducing the study to them attain an in depth understanding of the AGYWs perceptions to assist in the successful implementation Conduct qualitative interviews with participants
Conducting in-depth interviews with the participants;
Write debrief reports for review by members of the research team;
Transcribe the audios
Communicate with local and international investigators weekly on interviews progress.
Attend organized conference calls through zoom, skype etc. to discuss progress of conducted interviews

Required Qualification:

Diploma level of Education in Public Health or Social Sciences from a recognized institution.

Required Skills:
Knowledgeable and sensitive about issues of privacy and disclosure.
Data entry experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication required
Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community required.
Post-qualification experience in conducting research will be an advantage
Knowledge on PrEP will be an added advantage
Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people.
Computer Literacy is required