Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
- Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
- Conduct qualitative interviews among participants
- Assist in transcription and translation of the collected data
- Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
- Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
- Participate in regular research team meetings
- Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
- Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public health or Social-Science-related field.
- Knowledge in facility and community entry strategies
- Knowledge in interviewing health workers and manager
- Knowledge in cleaning and coding, developing codebooks
- Knowledge working with Dedoose software
- Knowledge in tobacco cessation projects
- Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Keen and attentive to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to travel and interview participants at a time and place of their convenience
