KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
End-Point Research Assistants - Suba, Mbita, Rongo
- Advertised Date: 02/04/25
- Closing Date: 02/24/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 125
Job Tite/Designation
End-Point Research Assistants - Suba, Mbita, Rongo
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
- ii. Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
- iii. Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
- iv. Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
- v. Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
- vi. Measuring participants' health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
- vii. Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
- viii. Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
- ix. Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
- x. Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
- xi. Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
- xii. Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
- xiii. Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
- xiv. Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
- xv. Sending appointment reminders to study participants.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution. | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.A valid practicing license where applicable. | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Additional training in research ethics is an advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 4 | iv.Prior research experience is an added advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 5 | i.Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges. | Mandatory |
| 6 | ii.Strong communication and organizational skills. | Mandatory |
| 7 | iii.Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. | Mandatory |
| 8 | iv.Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records. | Mandatory |
| 9 | v.Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage. | Added Advantage |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
44
Job Grade
KMR 08
Location
Contact Email Address
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