Job Title: Research Assistant
Responsible for supporting research activities,
recruiting and engaging study participants, collecting and recording data,
administering questionnaires, conducting field interviews, maintaining accurate
research records, ensuring participant confidentiality and preparing field
reports. Requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social
Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Statistics, or a related field. The position is
based in Isiolo and requires on-site work and field visits.
Key
Responsibilities
Provide
clear information about the study to potential participants, screen them
against the approved eligibility criteria, and explain the study purpose,
procedures, risks, benefits, and participant requirements in accordance with
the approved protocol.
Assess
participants’ capacity to provide consent, obtain informed consent and assent
as appropriate, and ensure proper documentation of consent.
Administer
study questionnaires and psychological assessments, collect participant data,
and accurately enter and verify data using secure, encrypted electronic data
collection devices in accordance with the study protocol and SOPs.
Conduct
qualitative interviews, including focus-group discussions and in-depth
interviews, as per the approved study protocol and SOPs.
Maintain
accurate, complete, and up-to-date participant records and study documentation,
ensuring the secure storage and confidentiality of all participant and
study-related information.
Maintain
accurate records of study activities and document implementation experiences,
field-level challenges, lessons learned, and proposed mitigation measures in
accordance with the study protocol and applicable SOPs.
Prepare
periodic field reports, including monthly and semi-annual reports, as required.
Support
monitoring, quality assurance, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to
the study protocol, ethical requirements, SOPs, and applicable institutional
procedures.
Qualifications
Diploma
in Nursing, Psychology, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Community Health, or
a related field from a recognized institution. Mandatory
Demonstrated
experience in both qualitative and quantitative data collections.
Mandatory
Experience
working in mental health or with vulnerable populations will be an added
advantage. Added Advantage
Certification
in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Human Subjects Protection (HSP) is
highly desirable. Added Advantage
Proficiency
in computer applications, including Word and Excel, and experience using
digital devices and electronic data collection tools such as
REDCap. Mandatory
Familiarity
with ethical research practices, including informed consent, confidentiality,
data protection, and basic data quality assurance. Mandatory
Strong
attention to detail and commitment to quality. Mandatory
Ability
to work independently and meet deadlines. Mandatory
Excellent
interpersonal and teamwork skills. Mandatory
Demonstrated
integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Mandatory
Good
communication skills Mandatory
