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: Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Telecommunications
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing data, including data entry.
  • Receiving and directing the participants in the field.
  • Helping the local participants understand the research in detail.
  • Administering questionnaires to the participants in the field.
  • Mobilizing people to take part in the research when needed.
  • Helping the rest of the team understand the community participants' views.
  • Ensuring proper storage of all the data collected from the field.
  • Helping the rest of the team with any work as it arises, for example, sample sorting.
  • Assist with project outreach and the dissemination of research findings.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or any other relevant data-associated discipline    Mandatory
  • Knowledge in data collection, data entry, archival, and retrieval will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
  • Must be computer literate    Mandatory
  • Planning skills    Mandatory
  • Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
  • Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
  • Team player    Mandatory
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