Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

Centre for Microbiology Research
KEMRI- RCTP
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening Date: 23rd February, 2022
Background Information:
The Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Study (CCSP) is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Duke University. The CCSP study conducts various clinical, behavioral and implementation studies to provide evidence-based information in women’s health care. The study is currently looking for mature, motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:

1. Position: Research Assistant (2 Positions) KMR 7 Vacancy No. FN-004-02-2022
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Mobilize and sensitize community members on cervical cancer screening and prevention
• Conduct community engagement and entry through meetings and regular communication with key stakeholders on cervical cancer screening in readiness for the community health campaigns.
• Conduct pre- test and post- test interviews using tablet computers
• Data collection, entry and cleaning using REDCap and/or Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Conduct In-depth interviews and develop transcripts from transcription and translation
• Conduct participant tracing through phone call reminders, short message service (SMS) and home tracking by the use of locator information
• Other duties as assigned by data management, Study coordinator or Study Principal Investigator.

Qualification:
• Higher Diploma in Community Health, Sociology, Social Work, Health records or any other relevant field.
• Three years relevant experience
• Experience in conducting Research
• Experience in conducting survey interviews and working in the community will be an added advantage
• Certification as Lab Technologist (preferred)

Other Required Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Data collection and entry experience using REDCap (and/or ODK) (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Luo required
• Must be keen and attentive to details and have the ability to follow instructions and
• procedures carefully.

Other Required Skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel; data entry experience preferred
• Understanding of electronic and computerized equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be keen and attentive to details, have the ability to follow procedures carefully and good organizational skills
• Fluent in English
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to work long hours to meet deadlines

How to Apply
a) All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
b) Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
c) 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: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org no later than 15th March, 2022.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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