Research Assistant, KIPMAT, IHD Office

Requirements

• A minimum of diploma in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Psychology or related course
  
• Research background will be desirable.
  

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 3 years of research experience, preferably in maternal and child health.
  
• Familiarity with neurodevelopmental and mental health assessments is desirable.
  
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages (Kigiriama or Mijikenda) is an added advantage.
  

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Can work under minimal supervision
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player
  
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Keen desire to learn and share knowledge
  

• Conduct neurodevelopmental and mental health assessments for children using validated tools.
  
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of findings in Case Report Forms (CRFs).
  
• Enter collected data into prescribed electronic databases and forms in a timely and precise manner.
  
• Support the informed consent and assent process, ensuring participants understand the study and their rights.
  
• Ensure all study activities comply with GCP, ethical standards, and institutional and national research governance policies.
  
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or supervisor that align with the scope of the role.