The Turkana Health and Genomics Project (THGP) is a collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary study of the genetics, biology, and health of the Turkana people. The study involves investigators and staff at Turkana Basin Institute, Mpala Research Centre, KEMRI, Vanderbilt University, and Princeton University. We are broadly interested in how rapid lifestyle change is impacting health, and we therefore work with communities spanning a gradient from subsistence pastoralism practiced in remote Turkana to urban centers in Kenya. Communities that participate in the study are provided with medical consultations, and research data are collected in the form of biospecimens, interview data, and health measurements. The current protocol that we are hiring for is funded by the National Institutes of Health, and expands previous work by the THGP to include assessments of child health. We are seeking to recruit the following personnel to support the THGP and the NIH child health-focused protocol as follows:
Field Assistant, KMR9 (1 Position) Ref. KEMRI-THGP 02
Location: Field work throughout Kenya, including remote areas in Turkana
Reporting To: Principal Investigators
Job Description:
The Field Assistant will provide assistance to the overall project and will work with the existing THGP team. The candidate will be in charge of explaining the study to potential participants, obtaining informed consent, and then conducting a survey/interview with children and their guardians about lifestyle, environment, and experiences. When not in the field, the candidate will assist with data entry, data management, and any other tasks to support the overall project.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum of a Certificate in Community Health Work, Social Sciences or any Biomedical Sciences
- Basic understanding of biology and genetics
- Fieldwork experience working in a busy research project
- Must be computer literate
- Must be a team player
- Must be comfortable in remote field work conditions
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
The position responsibilities shall specifically include but not be limited to the following:
- Participate in field work and support field data collection;
- Explain research study to participants and obtain informed consent;
- Perform detailed questionnaire about lifestyle and experiences;
- Perform basic anthropometric measurements, for example waist and height measurements;
- Properly store and track data sheets and consent forms, including scanning and organizing digital
- copies;
- Be ready to help with other tasks as requested such as charging batteries or maintaining generators
- and other equipment;
- Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the project leadership.
Terms of Employment
- Employment is on contract basis for a period of 1 year renewable subject to availability of funds. There will be a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is commensurate with KEMRI’s appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
HOW TO APPLY:
- All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements
- Must include a cover application letter clearly indicating the position title and reference number and a current CV with names of at least 2 referees with their telephone and Email Contacts (must be current contacts and working).
- Must include copies of academic and professional certificates
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send in their applications sent via email to: projectpositions@kemri.go.ke not later than 19th March, 2024.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WHO ARE ABLED DIFFERENTLY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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