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Vacancy No. CGHR/301/07/22

Project description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individual to fill in the following vacancy in the Maternal RSV Study within the DGHP Branch. The study aims to understand the determinants of maternal vaccine acceptance among healthcare providers, and policymakers in Kenya.

The incumbent will report to the Site Principal Investigator and will supervise data collection, coordinate data entry, and conduct analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.

Position: Research Administrator (1 Position) KMR 6

Location: Kisumu

Reporting to: Principal Investigator

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences Public Health, Community Health, Education or any other Social Studies from a recognized institution.
• At least 2 years working experience in a large research project or academic organization as an administrator/coordinator.
• Experience in conducting trainings and working closely with Ministry of Health.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data management and analysis.
• Good command of English and Kiswahili, both spoken and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to transcribe FGD discussions.
• High level of attention to detail in data management.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Research Administrator’s responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Organizing and supervising the implementation of all field activities.
• Serving as a link between field work and the investigative team, managing information on study status and deliverables.
• Developing and designing local training and capacity building in collaboration with the study investigators.
• Drafting, editing and preparing correspondences, reports and other project related materials.
• Under minimal direction, coordinating a wide range of research procedures and conducting a variety of complex tasks determined by the field and scope of the study.
• Working as part of a team in contributing to the analysis of results under the direction of the project PI and data team, collating, managing data during data collection periods (monthly) and providing quality assurance/quality control.
• Coordinating and carrying out designated research tasks and projects, making use of selected methodology and materials, desk research, statistical analysis, or other investigative techniques.
• Support the submission of periodic reports of project status to the PI, regularly suggesting additional tests or modifications in current procedures

Terms of Employment:

Employment will be on one-year renewable terms (with 3 months’ probation period) depending on availability of funds. Salary is as per the stated salary grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications MUST include the following:

• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates and Transcripts
• Contact telephone number

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment portal- on or before August 25, 2022, latest 5.00 p.m. Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement. KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.