Open Research Vacancies at The International Centre for Reproductive Health

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Research Coordinator (2 Positions)

Duration: This position is for a duration of 11 months with 3 months’ probation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the planning, implementation, and completion of research projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, and research objectives.
• Coordinate and supervise data collection activities, ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and properly recorded. Support data analysis efforts as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility managers, service providers, and study participants. Communicate study progress, and challenges.
• Ensure that all research activities comply with ethical standards, institutional guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of research documentation, consent forms, and progress reports.
• Train research assistants and service providers on protocols, data collection methods, and ethical practices. Provide guidance and supervision as necessary.
• Monitor study quality and integrity, ensuring the research adheres to protocol and meets regulatory standards. Implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders, including funding agencies, institutional review boards (IRBs), and research teams. Provide regular updates on study progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Social Sciences.
• At least three years’ experience in research coordination, project management or implementation science (preferably in clinical, medical, or social research).
• Strong understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, data collection, and analysis.
• Knowledge of research ethics and regulatory requirements related to research (e.g., IRB, GCP).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with national STI management protocols research projects.
• Familiarity with operations of public health facility management
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Research Assistant (14 Positions)

Duration: This position is for a duration of 11 months with 3 months’ probation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements
• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination and screening of study participants.
• Administer questionnaires and surveys to clients and service providers, accurate recording of data on the electronic data capture tool and perform self QC.
• Conduct in-depth interviews including translation, transcription and coding of qualitative data
• Ensure adequate supply of study materials to health facilities.
• Understand and implement the study SOPs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress report study activities at the assigned facility
• Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
• Participate in regular project virtual and physical meetings
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
• Work closely with service providers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a diploma in public health or social-science related field.
• Experience working in a community-based research project in an urban or semi-urban area
• Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.

Desirable qualities:

• Knowledge and experience in community entry strategies
• Knowledge and experience in conducting research with public health facilities.
• Knowledge and experience in sexually transmitted infection management will be an added advantage
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to travel and interview participants in time and place of their convenience

Data Officer

Location:  Mombasa County

Duration: This position is for a duration of 11 months with 3 months’ probation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Updating study databases
• Arranging screening, enrolment and follow up files for daily schedule
• Performing QA/QC of electronic Case report forms (eCRFs), chart notes and name charts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Printing CRFs, Consent forms as needed and arranging them in participant binders
• Maintain data supplies inventory
• Study Data management and filling
• Updating participant link log
• Participate actively in the archival process of study data and ensure proper storage and maintenance of the same Communicate closely with Data Manager to ensure priority tasks are completed and to resolve any data or other related issues that arise
• Ensure data entry computers and all equipment in the data room are secure and used appropriately.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in ICT or computer related courses.
• Experience in data entry and organization
• Competency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs, excel spreadsheets required.

Desirable qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance.
• Attention to details
• Strong professional references from previous supervisors.
• Above average computer applications experience and proficiency.
• Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environment

Method of Application

Applicants should submit their application in a single email to hr@icrhk.org by 7th April 2025.