Background

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:

• Timely extraction of data from patients’ charts
• Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
• Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
• Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
• Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, or equivalent from a recognized Institution Mandatory
• Proficiency in Computer applications Mandatory
• Team player Mandatory
• Excellent Communication and people skills Mandatory
• Excellent organizational skills Mandatory
• Good interpersonal skills Mandatory

• Timely extraction of data from patients’ charts
• Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
• Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
• Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
• Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Team player
• Excellent Communication and people skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

• Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, or equivalent from a recognized Institution