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Research Assistants – Migori County
- Advertised Date: 05/22/25
- Closing Date: 06/11/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 414
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Research Assistants – Migori County
Key Responsibilities:
- · Screen participants for eligibility, obtain informed consent and recruit them in line with the study Standard Operating Procedures.
- · Schedule participants for subsequent study visits and send phone reminders for study follow-ups
- · Ensure that all the relevant study data collection tools and flyers are administered appropriately as stipulated in the study following Standard Operating Procedures for each study tool
- · Perform study outcome measure activities which include; anthropometry, clinical experience and medical data abstraction as per the study Standard Operating Procedures
- · Report promptly any adverse experiences by the study participants to the study coordinator, director or the study Principal Investigator.
- · Participate in data checks for accuracy, data entry and data cleaning as directed by the study leadership team.
- · Conduct debriefing with the study participants at conclusion of interviews.
- · Make phone calls and Conduct home visits of participants who don’t attend regularly scheduled visits as planned.
- · Attend all required study meetings
- · Adhere to all ethical guidelines and regulatory standards governing human subjects’ research.
- · Any other assigned/ delegated duties by the management
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | · Diploma in Social Sciences, Nutrition and dietetics, Public Health, Community Health and Development, or related fields or Certificate in Community Health Nursing | Mandatory |
| 2 | · At least 4 years (cumulative) of experience working in clinical research | Mandatory |
| 3 | · Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Dholuo | Mandatory |
| 4 | · Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry is mandatory | Mandatory |
| 5 | · Willingness to stay and work in Migori for the duration of the project is mandatory | Mandatory |
| 6 | · Experience with REDCap is an added advantage | Added Advantage |
| 7 | · Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. | Mandatory |
| 8 | · Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. | Mandatory |
| 9 | · Strong oral and written communication skills | Mandatory |
| 10 | · Ability to multitask | Mandatory |
| 11 | · Keen and with an eye for details | Mandatory |
