NGO Jobs in Kenya – KEMRI

The

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) / US Army Medical Research Directorate

– Kenya (USAMRD-K), “The Walter Reed Project” carry out medical research and

test improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating

infectious diseases. 

The

organization seeks to fill the following positions:
 

1.

Position: Senior

Data Manager / Deputy Program Manager 

Program: Health and Demographic

Surveillance Systems (HDSS)
 

Reports

to: Principal

Investigator (HDSS)
 

Location: Kombewa – Kisumu

Position

Summary: The

Senior Data Manager will lead the data team in HDSS program and will work under

the supervision of the section head. 

He/she

will manage and maintain a longitudinal database for the program, ensure

consistency and integrity of data, oversee data collection, interpret data

including statistical values, and provide data support to nested studies.

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in computer studies, mathematics, statistics, information
  
  technology, demography or related fields with at least 3 years’ experience
  
  working in a research organization.


• Coordination,
  
  analytical data management and supervisory skills


• Problem
  
  solving ability



• Excellent
  
  knowledge in the following computing and analysis packages (SAS, STATA,
  
  SPSS, R)


• Skills
  
  in data management systems and proficiency in standard office tools

2.

Position: Field

Assistant (Two

Posts)
 

Program: Clinical Trials
 

Reports

to: Field

Supervisor
 

Job

Summary: The

Field Assistant will be responsible for community sensitization and relations

regarding upcoming studies and the KEMRI/Walter Reed Project activities. 

Core

duties include recruitment and follow-up of study participants, collection of

data from MOH facilities and the community and communicating challenges

encountered in the field to the Field Supervisors and Community Liaison

Officer.

Qualifications and Required Skills/Abilities:

• A
  
  minimum KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus).


• Ability
  
  to work with minimum supervision.


• Strong
  
  interpersonal and communication skills.


• Basic
  
  computer and counseling knowledge.

For

more details on the duties and responsibilities, kindly visit our website www.usamrukenya.org
 

Terms

of Employment: Contract

for 1 year renewable per KEMRI schemes of service

Probation period for the first 3 months

Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education,

experience and demonstrated competency

Applicants

should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of

certificates and 3 reference letters with day time contacts- telephone numbers

and e-mail addresses no later than June 10, 2016 to:

The Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI / Walter Reed Project
P.O Box 54-40100
Kisumu

or Email: Kisumu.HR2@usamru-k.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

KEMRI

/ Walter Reed Project is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: Applications must include copies of all relevant certificates and

transcripts. 

Applications

without these will be disregarded.