Research Officer at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job description 
Reporting to the Research Manager, the job holder will be responsible for Coordinating research projects from the early planning stages to project completion.

Duties and responsibilities 

• With guidance from the Research Manager (RM), initiate planning for the project (Operational Planning, Budgeting)
• Participating in developing project proposals and project documentation
• Assist RM to develop work plans with partners if necessary.
• Data collection and computation
• Support in monitoring and evaluating research projects.
• Coordinating and handling the master files for clinical research being done in the hospital.
• Coordinate with the team and partner to conduct capacity-building training for partners.
• Prepare project documentation and research reports for management review
• Ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and efficiency in project implementation
• Reporting on project activities and expenditure as requested by the RM and according to project timeframes
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Prepare and participate in periodical meetings
• Provide the Communications officer with contacts for database (donors, consultants, networks)
• Coordinate with research teams in the documentation of projects’ achievements

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, or any related field.
• Master’s in a relevant field 
• At least 3 years of experience in development projects, preferably within a reputable organization 
• Monitoring and evaluation skills desirable 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail; 
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate via writing, public speaking, and interpersonal interactions.