KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Research Assistant - Kajiado County
- Advertised Date: 04/01/25
- Closing Date: 04/21/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 413
Job Tite/Designation
Research Assistant - Kajiado County
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with colleagues and study coordinator to deliver research activities.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources.
- Assist with data quality checks and data management.
- Prepare individual work progress reports.
- Comply with policies on ethical conduct of research and human subjects’ protection.
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with experience, which may be assigned from time to time.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Applied Sciences, Public Health, Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. | Mandatory |
| 2 | At least two (2) years post-graduate work experience in a relevant research-related position. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Competency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. | Mandatory |
| 4 | Fluency in English, Kiswahili, required. Maasai Language is an added advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 5 | Experience in qualitative research methods is an added advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 6 | Experience with management and processing of qualitative data is an added advantage | Added Advantage |
| 7 | Familiarity with electronic data collection tools is an added advantage. | Added Advantage |
| 8 | Ability and willingness to work anywhere in Kajiado County. | Mandatory |
| 9 | Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. | Mandatory |
| 10 | Ability to work independently and effectively. | Mandatory |
| 11 | Ability to interact with study participants in a culturally sensitive manner. | Mandatory |
| 12 | Well-developed troubleshooting capacity and clarity of thought. | Mandatory |
| 13 | Strong organization skills to meet tight deadlines. | Mandatory |
| 14 | Team player | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
4
Job Grade
KMR 06
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
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