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Research Administrator

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Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full time

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:
Organize and supervise the implementation of all surveillance activities at various levels including household, environmental and health facility levels;
Ensure availability of requisite study supplies and materials at all times;
Serve as the point of contact and principal source of information on study matters and deliverables for the site; and produce regular progress reports as required;
Develop and design local training for project staff in collaboration with the study investigators
Work with scientific staff to ensure collection of high-quality data;
Work with other investigators to conceptualize and develop analytical plans for various data;
Provide study updates and liaise with relevant sub-county and county health management teams, MOH heads, opinion leaders and community advisory boards;
Work with project leads to contribute in the analysis of scientific results
Submit periodic reports of project status to the project team while identifying gaps and areas requiring further strengthening.

Vacancy Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Sciences, MedicalSciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science or equivalent qualifications from arecognized institution;
Good analytical skills and experience of using at least one statistical package such as R or STATA
Have an in-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice principles.
Must be willing to reside in the study area
Ability to work independently and proactively;
Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously;
Communication skills;
Demonstrated maturity and capacity to navigate a complex environment and respond to shifting and fluid priorities