The Leadership, Excellence and Accelerating research On Women’s Health (LEAWH) Program, implemented by KEMRI, aims to transform mid-career researchers from various African countries into independent leaders who will establish and lead research programs in priority areas of women’s health.
The project has the following vacancies
1.Position: Assistant Coordinators ( 3 Positions) K MR/ 5
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Location: Nairobi
Duration: 1 year Renewable Contract
Duties and Responsibilities:
I. Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all
study procedures
II. Create training schedules for the study, track and create reports on outcomes of all training and
maintain training records for the company.
III. Establishing strategic partnerships with the relevant stakeholders for research, training, innovations
and technology
IV. Monitoring and evaluating implementation of the study
V. Support in Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings
VI. Assist in the disseminating and translating research findings for evidence-based policy
formulations and implementation
VII. Assist in planning and coordination of meetings for both internal project staff and external
collaborators
VIII. Host/participate in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.
IX. Participate in development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area
X. Conduct participants trainings
XI. Gather and evaluate information from participants and management on previous training to
identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.
XII. Inform participants on scheduled training and track their progress.
XIII. Recommend training materials and methods, order and maintain training equipment and facilities
and manage the budget set for training
XIV. Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor
