Research Administrator Job in Kenya

Research Administrator

Vacancy No.
CGHR/301/07/22

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences Public
  Health, Community Health, Education or any other Social Studiesfrom a
  recognized institution


• At least 2 years working experience in a large
  research project or academic organization as an administrator/coordinator.


• Experience in conducting trainings and working
  closely with Ministry of Health


• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data
  management and analysis


• Good command of English and Kiswahili, both spoken
  and written

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and
  proactively


• Ability to transcribe FGD discussions


• High level of attention to detail in data
  management


• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Specific Tasks and
Responsibilities:

The Research
Administrator’s responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Organizing and supervising the implementation of
  all field activities


• Serving as a link between field work and the
  investigative team, managing information on study status and deliverables


• Developing and designing local training and
  capacity building in collaboration with the study investigators


• Drafting, editing and preparing correspondences,
  reports and other project related materials


• Under minimal direction, coordinating a wide range
  of research procedures and conducting a variety of complex tasks
  determined by the field and scope of the study

Terms of
Employment: 

Employment will be on
one-year renewable terms (with 3 months’ probation period) depending on
availability of funds. Salary is as per the stated salary grade depending on
education, experience and demonstrated competency.

How to Apply

Applications should
include the following:

• Letter of Application indicating vacancy number


• Current Resume or CV with names and contact
  information (telephone and e-mail address)


• Copies of Certificates and transcripts.


• Application letter should be addressed to
  the 

Deputy Director,

CGHR,

P. O. Box 1578 –
40100.

The subject in the email
header should be the vacancy number