Research Coordinator, Population Health

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Aga Khan University Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year
Research Coordinator- One Year Renewable

Department: Population Health

Division: Medical College

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

     Role Summary

We are seeking a Research Coordinator to support a research project funded by the Medical Research Foundation. The study will investigate how climate change, particularly rising temperatures and flooding, affects neurological disorders (dementia, diabetic neuropathy, and stroke) and their cardiometabolic risk factors (diabetes and hypertension) among older adults in Kilifi County, Kenya. Using mixed methods, the project will assess future health burdens, evaluate health system vulnerabilities, and co-design a climate-resilient, community-based care and referral program with stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of climate change, health, and health systems, while making a meaningful impact in strengthening care for vulnerable populations in resource-limited settings.

     Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, and field timelines.

  • Facilitate communication among investigators, field teams, and stakeholders.

  • Ensure timely and efficient achievement of project milestones.

  • Supervise recruitment, training, and deployment of enumerators.

  • Oversee data quality, entry, and storage using approved systems (e.g., REDCap).

  • Deliver accurate, high-quality datasets in line with timelines.

  • Support ethics submissions, renewals, and compliance with institutional and national research standards.

  • Coordinate meetings with county health officials, facility staff, community leaders, patients, and caregivers.

  • Facilitate communication and dissemination at the community and county levels.

  • Prepare monthly progress reports, financial updates, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support project budgeting and procurement processes.

  • Organize training sessions for enumerators and team meetings.

  • Pre-test study tools and manage logistics for fieldwork.

  • Ensure successful execution of activities and capacity-building.

  • Contribute to literature reviews, data analysis, and manuscript or presentation preparation.

  • Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

    Qualifications and Experience

  • Master's degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Business, or a related field.

  • Training in project management and research ethics is desirable.

  • Minimum 3–5 years' experience coordinating health research projects, preferably field-based or community studies.

  • Strong background in statistics, health systems management, or epidemiology.

  • Demonstrated experience in data management, team supervision, and budgeting/monitoring.

  • Familiarity with health systems, climate, health research, and noncommunicable diseases is an advantage.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviors

  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

  • High integrity and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Commitment to ethical research practices and community engagement.

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