KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL

KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

  • i.Ensure Blue/Green card and CRFs are entered in to the electronic databases (OpenMRS, Clinic data works, NCD).
  • ii.Pull pre-programmed reports from Open MRS on a weekly basis and send it to the supervisors every Friday.
  • iii.Compile weekly Blue/Green card and NCD card data entry report and send it to the supervisors.
  • iv.Pull the weekly retention report and share with the Retention coordinator.
  • v.Support in correction of frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
  • vi.Update the appointment tracking databases.
  • vii.Making initial contacts with potential study subjects and introducing them to the study. Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects.
  • viii.Manage calendar of appointments under supervision of study clinician.
  • ix.Filing and maintaining study documents as Patient files in the CCC.
  • x.Deliver reminders of appointment dates to study participants.
  • xi.Trace study participants.
  • xii.Ensuring proper documentation on all the study CRFs as well the MOH forms and Registers.
  • xiii.Maintaining and uploading study data on a daily basis under supervision of data officer. Accurate and prompt study documentation.
  • xiv.Transport Reimbursement for the participant
  • xv.Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type
1 i.Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or related fields Mandatory
2 ii.Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications (Skype); experience with qualitative data management software (Dedoose, Atlas Ti, NVivo, other) an added advantage. Mandatory
3 iii.Prior experience with research data collection. Mandatory
4 i.Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly. Mandatory
5 ii.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and Kiswahili. Mandatory
6 iii.Proficiency in the use of data collection tools such as REDcAP, ODK and COMMCARE Mandatory
7 iv.Experience in both Quantitative and Qualitative research Mandatory
8 v.Excellent written and verbal communication required. Mandatory
9 vi.Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people Mandatory
10 vii.Prior knowledge of Health Management Information Systems is desired Mandatory
11 viii.Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player. Mandatory
12 ix.Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license) will be an added advantage Added Advantage

Application Procedure:

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  • Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.



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