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:

• Ensure Blue/Green card and CRFs are entered in to the electronic databases (OpenMRS, Clinic data works, NCD).
• Pull pre-programmed reports from Open MRS on a weekly basis and send it to the supervisors every Friday.
• Compile weekly Blue/Green card and NCD card data entry report and send it to the supervisors.
• Pull the weekly retention report and share with the Retention coordinator.
• Support in correction of frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
• Update the appointment tracking databases.
• Making initial contacts with potential study subjects and introducing them to the study. Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects.
• Manage calendar of appointments under supervision of study clinician.
• Filing and maintaining study documents as Patient files in the CCC.
• Deliver reminders of appointment dates to study participants.
• Trace study participants.
• Ensuring proper documentation on all the study CRFs as well the MOH forms and Registers.
• Maintaining and uploading study data on a daily basis under supervision of data officer. Accurate and prompt study documentation.
• Transport Reimbursement for the participant
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or related fields
• Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications (Skype); experience with qualitative data management software (Dedoose, Atlas Ti, NVivo, other) an added advantage.
• Prior experience with research data collection.
• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in the use of data collection tools such as REDcAP, ODK and COMMCARE
• Experience in both Quantitative and Qualitative research
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people
• Prior knowledge of Health Management Information Systems is desired
• Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.
• Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license) will be an added advantage