Research Assistant – Pro – Act Project – 9 Posts

AD/4/81/24 – 9 POSTS

Qualified Kenyan candidates are invited to fill the above position on one-year renewable contract subject to merit, ability and competencies as reflected in work performance and results.

Reports to Study Coordinator, Project Director

Key responsibilities and Tasks

 Ensure a seamless and coordinated running of the study at their sites
 Conduct recruitment, consenting, enrollment and follow up procedures for participants into the study
 Conduct tracing and retention activities for participants enrolled in the study
 Providing timely summaries of study procedures and other reports as required
 Ensuring that the study sites personnel and study participants comply with study protocol.

Job Specifications

 Degree or Diploma in Nursing or other health-related course
 At least 2 years as a research assistant/study nurse in a research study preferably in an HIV care setting.
 Certificates in Human Subjects Protection and/or Good Clinical Practice Skills
 Have experience using a tablet/phone-based data collection tool like REDCap or Open Data Kit will be an added advantage
 Effective Communication skills in verbal and written formats in both English and Kiswahili languages
 Ability to work under minimum supervision
 Good time Management and able to make brief research reports
 Ability to work alone and as part of a large research team
 Excellent interpersonal skills, honesty and of high integrity.
 Computer literate
 Must be conversant with the study area

Terms of appointmentThis is a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.NOTESCLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024

Apply via :

recruit-rappdopachfhs@uonbi.ac.ke