Vacancies at The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB)

Position Summary: Data Assistant

The Data Assistant will be responsible for the accurate, ethical collection, storage, analysis, and sharing of program and protection data, in strict compliance with the data protection policy. Key duties include timely data collection, entry, documentation, and support for data management and reporting processes. These activities will contribute to improved program interventions. The Data Assistant will work closely with program staff and collaborate with teams across CIHEB projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely data collection, entry, cleaning, and analysis.
• Maintain program databases and dashboards; ensure completeness and consistency of data.
• Create data visualizations and prepare analytical reports to inform program decisions.
• Develop and test digital data collection tools (e.g., REDCap).
• Conduct field data collection using mobile devices for quantitative and paper forms for qualitative data.
• Ensure all devices (phones, tablets) are charged and function prior to assessments.
• Assist with assessments, community visits, focus group discussions, and qualitative data exercises.
• Assist in the preparation and review of sector work plans and operational plans.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed by the program.
• Maintain a transparent and organized filing system for all project data and reports.
• Work with County Health Management Teams (CHMT) to consolidate relevant reports when required.
• Participate in Strategic Information (SI) meetings at the program and county levels.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with program needs.

Qualifications and Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in public health, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in data management or M&E, preferably in a public health or humanitarian setting.
• Proficiency in data tools such as REDCap, Excel, and basic statistical software).
• Experience in mobile data collection (e.g., ODK) is an asset.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in diverse field settings.

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Job Summary

The primary function for this position is to recruit, sereen,enroll and follow up participants in compliance with the study protocol

Roles and responsibilities

• Screen and recruit potential study participants
• Perform consenting procedures for potential study participants
• Conduct interviews for study participants using the study data collection tools as per Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct any clinical assessments counselling sessions as required by the study protocol
• Ensure study data collection tools are completed with utmost accuracy
• Track all participants enrolled in the study and conduct phone and community tracing for those who miss appointments as appropriate
• Perform data entry on various study databases
• Submit weekly summaries of enrollment and follow-up

Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Epidemiology or any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Having counselling skills is an added advantage
• At least two (2) years’ relevant work experience  as research assistant
• Certificate in Protection of Human Research Subjects and Good Clinical Practice
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Proficiency in computer application  and competent in data entry skills; proficiency in data collection using REDCap is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision