Research Assistant
Mandatory
Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
Website:
http://www.kemri.org/
Description:
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.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Support practice facilitators in implementing the hypertension telehealth intervention in the assigned health facilities
- Assist the health facility teams in adopting and integrating the hypertension telehealth intervention into routine workflows
- Assist in the training and coordination of CHPs to conduct hypertension screening and home-based follow-up visits in the community
- Support the CHP champions and clinic champions during the adoption of the telehealth hypertension intervention in the clinics and community
- Assist in organizing and participating in facility meetings and community engagement activities
- Assist in training and mentorship of CHPs in conducting hypertension screening, referral and home-based follow-up visits
- Assist in troubleshooting the eCHIS/ Taifa care health information systems
- Support data collection processes, including ensuring completeness and accuracy of study recordsBottom of Form
- Reinforce adherence to protocols and the intervention workflows
- Act as a liaison between the study team, health facility staff, and community stakeholders
Vacancy Requirements:
- Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Information Technology or related fields Mandatory
- Computer proficient with good knowledge of Microsoft Office) Mandatory
- Planning skills Mandatory
- Communication and reporting skills Mandatory
- Interpersonal skills Mandatory
- Team player Mandatory
Salary: KES Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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