Research Assistant at The International Centre for Reproductive Health

Duration: This position is for a duration of 11 months with 3 months’ probation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements
• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination and screening of study participants.
• Administer questionnaires and surveys to clients and service providers, accurate recording of data on the electronic data capture tool and perform self QC.
• Conduct in-depth interviews including translation, transcription and coding of qualitative data
• Ensure adequate supply of study materials to health facilities.
• Understand and implement the study SOPs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress report study activities at the assigned facility
• Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
• Participate in regular project virtual and physical meetings
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
• Work closely with service providers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a diploma in public health or social-science related field.
• Experience working in a community-based research project in an urban or semi-urban area
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.

Desirable qualities:

• Knowledge and experience in community entry strategies
• Knowledge and experience in conducting research with public health facilities.
• Knowledge and experience in sexually transmitted infection management will be an added advantage
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to travel and interview participants in time and place of their convenience