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Research Scientist/Study Coordinator - Kisii
- Advertised Date: 05/06/25
- Closing Date: 05/19/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 92
Job Tite/Designation
Research Scientist/Study Coordinator - Kisii
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Assist in the implementation of research projects and supervise designated aspects of the project.
- ii. Training, mentoring, and supervising research assistants and data collectors
- iii. Ensure proper documentation of research processes
- iv. Ensure data quality by closely monitoring the trends and completeness of data collected.
- v. Provide administrative support for the trial, including scheduling meetings and organizing events.
- vi. Ensure timely reporting of datasets, field reports, and documents as and when required
- vii. Ensure that ethical guidelines, research protocols, and other relevant standards are followed throughout the data collection process
- viii. Ensure adherence to study deliverables time points and support the submission of periodic reports on project status
- ix. Liaising with relevant county and sub-county health management teams, MOH departmental heads, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders
- x. Drafting, editing, and preparing correspondence, reports, and other project-related materials
- xi. Assist in data analysis, interpretation, and validation of results
- xii. Assist in proposal and manuscript writing and dissemination of findings
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or any other relevant social science | Mandatory |
| 2 | Proficiency in computer applications | Mandatory |
| 3 | Experience in randomized controlled trials | Mandatory |
| 4 | Experience in coordinating a community eye health programme or clinical research | Mandatory |
| 5 | Knowledge of research ethics and good clinical practice | Mandatory |
| 6 | Willingness to live in Kisii County and travel extensively within the area | Mandatory |
| 7 | Knowledge of REDCap /smartphone-based data collection apps | Mandatory |
| 8 | Supervisory skills | Mandatory |
| 9 | Planning skills | Mandatory |
| 10 | Community engagement and outreach activities | Mandatory |
| 11 | Communication and reporting skills | Mandatory |
| 12 | Interpersonal skills | Mandatory |
| 13 | Team player | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 06
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
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