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We are seeking two experienced individuals with excellent organizational and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
Reporting to the Technical Advisor, the Research Assistants will support implementation of the study protocol and other related study activities.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance to the study protocol and procedures for all study components
Recruiting participants for the study components
Conducting all study components in the language preferred by participants (English and Kiswahili)
Administering the informed consent process
Administering cross-sectional surveys
Moderating and taking notes during focus group discussions (FGDs), in-depth and key informant interviews (IDIs & KIIs)
Transcribing audio-recordings from FGDs, IDIs and KIIs
Tracking participants’ status for all study components
Ensuring completeness of all data collected (recordings, field notes, survey)
Prepare field data collection progress reports and routinely update the investigators
Participating in study meetings (in-person, virtual conference calls)
Assist in study logistics including participant reimbursements, handling and transportation of completed study materials
Assisting with dissemination of study findings

Required Qualifications

Diploma in public health, sociology, community health, social science or any other related qualification
Degree qualification in the related field will be an added advantage
Experience with community-based research for public health or clinical studies preferred
At least 2 years’ hands on experience and training in conducting surveys, FGDs, IDIs and KIIs
Knowledge and experience in use of electronic data collection software is an added advantage
Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow study-specific procedures and guidelines reliably
Experience conducting research with key populations will be an added advantage
Good understanding of and sensitivity to key populations cultural dynamics and worldviews
Flexibility to work non-business hours due to the nature of the study
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English and Swahili
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS word, Excel and PowerPoint