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:
- Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
- Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
- Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
- Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
- Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
- Measuring participants’ health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
- Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
- Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
- Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
- Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
- Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
- Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
- Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
- Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
- Sending appointment reminders to study participants.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution. Mandatory
- A valid practicing license where applicable. Mandatory
- Additional training in research ethics is an advantage. Added Advantage
- Prior research experience is an added advantage. Added Advantage
- Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges. Mandatory
- Strong communication and organizational skills. Mandatory
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Mandatory
- Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records. Mandatory
- Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage. Added Advantage
