Field Assistant

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Essential Requirements: Minimum of a Certificate in Community Health Work, Social Sciences or any Biomedical Sciences Basic understanding of biology and genetics Fieldwork experience working in a busy research project Must be computer literate Must be a team player Must be comfortable in remote field work conditions

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position responsibilities shall specifically include but not be limited to the following: Participate in field work and support field data collection; Explain research study to participants and obtain informed consent; Perform detailed questionnaire about lifestyle and experiences; Perform basic anthropometric measurements, for example waist and height measurements; Properly store and track data sheets and consent forms, including scanning and organizing digital copies; Be ready to help with other tasks as requested such as charging batteries or maintaining generators and other equipment; Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the project leadership.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Research and development, Research planning, Research publication, Quantitative methods

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree


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