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.
Field Assistants( Data Collection) Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain informed consent from participants before they enter the study.
- Administer the household survey questionnaire and ensure that data is recorded accurately and without bias
- Adhere to the study protocol, including maintaining ethical standards such as confidentiality, respect for participants, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain open communication with participants to address any questions or concerns
- Participate in daily debrief meetings with the supervisor
- Ensure the safety and responsible handling of all study tools and equipment provided.
- Promptly communicate any challenges, irregularities, or issues encountered in the field to the research team.
- Assist the research team in other project-related activities.
Field Assistants( Data Collection) Requirements:
- A minimum of KCSE or an equivalent qualification Mandatory
- Strong communication skills Mandatory
- Ability to work independently Mandatory
- Experience in collecting quantitative data Mandatory
- Knowledge of research ethics and good clinical practice Mandatory
- Willingness to live in Kisii ounty and travel extensively within the area Mandatory
- Communication and reporting skills Mandatory
- Problem-solving skills Mandatory
- Community engagement and outreach activities Mandatory
- Knowledge of Smartphone-based data collection applications will be an added advantage Added Advantage
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