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Shamiri Institute
Associate- Research Management
Nairobi
• Kenya
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Description
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social sciences, education, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in research support roles
- Experience with fieldwork, data collection, or participant coordination
- Familiarity with digital data platforms is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Study Logistics & Coordination
- Support scheduling and coordination of research activities across schools or field sites.
- Prepare materials, equipment, and supplies for data collection.
- Assist with recruitment, tracking, and follow-up of study participants.
- Data Collection Support
- Conduct surveys, assessments, or interviews under supervision of senior staff.
- Ensure proper consent procedures and ethical conduct.
- Follow study protocols precisely to ensure data integrity.
- Documentation & Administrative Support
- Maintain organized records of participant lists, consent forms, daily logs, and field notes.
- Support preparation of IRB documents, pre-registration materials, and study manuals.
- Update trackers, spreadsheets, and internal documentation systems.
- Field Quality Assurance
- Conduct routine checks to ensure correct administration of instruments.
- Flag data anomalies, logistical issues, or participant concerns promptly.
- Support piloting and refinement of data collection tools.
- Data Management
- Support data uploads, cleaning, and organization under supervision.
- Ensure confidentiality and secure data storage practices.
- Prepare basic summaries or field reports when required.
- Cross-Team Support
- Work with service delivery teams, school partners, or clinical staff to coordinate research activities.
- Support communication between field teams and research leadership
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