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.

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Assistant Research Officer (Social Science) - Nairobi/Mombasa

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

1 year

Location

Mombasa , Nairobi

Job Field

Research and Development , Science

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in building and maintaining relationships, networks and collaborations with the other Departments, research groups and other stakeholders and assist in the Study Project Management to ensure quality of outputs and timely completion of the Project
• Support in Community sensitization
• Data collection including supporting the development of qualitative data collection tools, supporting planning for fieldwork, and managing all interactions with study participants in ways that positively support ethical conduct and the collection of high-quality data. Given the nature of the study, fieldwork might sometimes necessitate weekend work.
• To contribute to the management and analysis of data from the study
• Contribute to report writing, dissemination and publishing of study research work by authoring in various reputable scientific journals, and supporting dissemination at various internal and external meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant Scientific forums
• Contribute to the Study full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases
• And any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager.

Vacancy Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in in relevant subjects such as Social Science & Humanities, Public Health, Nursing, or equivalent from a recognized institution Mandatory
• At least one-year of research experience, ideally including experience in collecting and analysing qualitative research data Mandatory
• Knowledge of NVivo (qualitative analysis) software will be an added Added Advantage
• High levels of fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili languages Mandatory
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality Ethics & Integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators Skills & Competencies
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. Skills & Competencies
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail Skills & Competencies

• Participate in building and maintaining relationships, networks and collaborations with the other Departments, research groups and other stakeholders and assist in the Study Project Management to ensure quality of outputs and timely completion of the Project
• Support in Community sensitization
• Data collection including supporting the development of qualitative data collection tools, supporting planning for fieldwork, and managing all interactions with study participants in ways that positively support ethical conduct and the collection of high-quality data. Given the nature of the study, fieldwork might sometimes necessitate weekend work.
• To contribute to the management and analysis of data from the study
• Contribute to report writing, dissemination and publishing of study research work by authoring in various reputable scientific journals, and supporting dissemination at various internal and external meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant Scientific forums
• Contribute to the Study full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases
• And any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager.

• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail

• A bachelor’s degree in in relevant subjects such as Social Science & Humanities, Public Health, Nursing, or equivalent from a recognized institution
• At least one-year of research experience, ideally including experience in collecting and analysing qualitative research data
• Knowledge of NVivo (qualitative analysis) software will be an added Advantage
• High levels of fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili languages