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.

Open Jobs

    1. Research Assistant – Rachuonyo
    2. Research Assistant – Suba
    3. Research Assistant – Ndhiwa

Research Assistant – Rachuonyo

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study testing activities
  • Screen, recruit, and consent study participants
  • Offer HIV testing to study participants in the clinic setting as per the MOH algorithm
  • Intervention delivery (at baseline enrollment and via SMS messaging)
  • Implementation of study questionnaires and standard operating procedures,
  • Follow up participants for retesting in the study
  • Participant endpoint ascertainment, and training facility staff on study requirements
  • Provide information and support to study participants
  • Communicate with the Study Coordinator and other HODs regularly on study progress
  • Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for the study
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HIV testing progress as per study protocol
  • Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
  • Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Counselling, Community Development or related fields    Mandatory
  • Computer proficient with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.    Mandatory
  • Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.    Mandatory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication required.    Mandatory
  • Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people    Mandatory
  • Prior knowledge of HTS provision is desired    Mandatory
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.    Mandatory
  • Training on current HIV testing algorithm is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Ability to ride a motorbike, with possession of a valid riding license will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
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Research Assistant – Suba

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study testing activities
  • Screen, recruit, and consent study participants
  • Offer HIV testing to study participants in the clinic setting as per the MOH algorithm
  • Intervention delivery (at baseline enrollment and via SMS messaging)
  • Implementation of study questionnaires and standard operating procedures,
  • Follow up participants for retesting in the study
  • Participant endpoint ascertainment, and training facility staff on study requirements
  • Provide information and support to study participants
  • Communicate with the Study Coordinator and other HODs regularly on study progress
  • Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for the study
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HIV testing progress as per study protocol
  • Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
  • Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Counselling, Community Development or related fields    Mandatory
  • Computer proficient with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.    Mandatory
  • Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.    Mandatory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication required.    Mandatory
  • Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people    Mandatory
  • Prior knowledge of HTS provision is desired    Mandatory
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.    Mandatory
  • Training on current HIV testing algorithm is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Ability to ride a motorbike, with possession of a valid riding license will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
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Research Assistant – Ndhiwa

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study testing activities
  • Screen, recruit, and consent study participants
  • Offer HIV testing to study participants in the clinic setting as per the MOH algorithm
  • Intervention delivery (at baseline enrollment and via SMS messaging)
  • Implementation of study questionnaires and standard operating procedures,
  • Follow up participants for retesting in the study
  • Participant endpoint ascertainment, and training facility staff on study requirements
  • Provide information and support to study participants
  • Communicate with the Study Coordinator and other HODs regularly on study progress
  • Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for the study
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HIV testing progress as per study protocol
  • Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
  • Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Counselling, Community Development or related fields    Mandatory
  • Computer proficient with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.    Mandatory
  • Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.    Mandatory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication required.    Mandatory
  • Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people    Mandatory
  • Prior knowledge of HTS provision is desired    Mandatory
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.    Mandatory
  • Training on current HIV testing algorithm is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Ability to ride a motorbike, with possession of a valid riding license will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage

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