Research Assistant - Pro - Act Project - 9 Posts at University of Nairobi

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