End-Point Research Assistants

About Us

The 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 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

End-Point Research Assistants – Suba, Mbita, Rongo

Key Responsibilities:

• Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
• Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
• Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
• Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
• Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
• Measuring participants’ health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
• Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
• Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
• Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
• Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
• Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
• Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
• Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
• Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
• Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

Vacancy Requirements:

Mandatory

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
• A valid practicing license where applicable.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.

 Added Advantage

• Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.
• Prior research experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.