Research Assistant

Company Details
Industry: Government Administration
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 r… 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. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Telecommunications
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
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