Research Scientist - 2 Posts at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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.

 

Research Scientist - 2 Posts

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationKakamega
  • Job FieldResearch 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Make appointments with study participants, administer informed consent and conduct research interviews
  • Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the Social Scientist in a timely manner
  • Review transcripts for any spelling, grammar or formatting errors, as well as other inconsistencies
  • Debrief with social science team on a regular basis
  • Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and respect sensitive information
  • Ensure that data quality assurance procedures are strictly adhered to
  • Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with Social Scientist and study partners
  • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (preferably Anthropology or Sociology) from a recognized university    Mandatory
  • Strong written and oral communication skills    Mandatory
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office    Mandatory
  • Willingness to reside in field study sites    Mandatory
  • Creating accurate written versions of audio recordings    Mandatory
  • Good typing speed and attention to detail    Mandatory
  • Excellent listening and reading skills    Mandatory
  • Strong translation skills    Mandatory

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply

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