Research Administrator at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serving as a principal source of information of study status and deliverables
2. Developing and designing local training and capacity building of project staff in collaboration with the study investigators
3. Drafting, editing and preparing correspondence, reports and other project related materials
4. Coordinating a wide range of research procedures and conducting a variety of complex tasks determined by the field and scope of the study
5. Working as part of a team in contributing to the analysis of results under the direction of the project PI and data team, collating, managing data during data collection periods (monthly) and providing quality assurance/quality control
6. Coordinating and carrying out designated research tasks and projects, making use of selected methodology and materials, desk research, or other investigative techniques
7. Support the submission of periodic reports of project status to the PI, regularly suggesting additional tests or modifications in current procedures

Vacancy Requirements:

1. Degree in Social Science, Public Health, Community Health and Development or related field from a recognized institution    
2. Certificate in Good Clinical Practice    
3. Proficiency in computer applications.    
4. Good analytical skills and experience of using at least one statistical package    
5. Planning and reporting skills    
6. Good interpersonal communication skills    
7. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution