Data Assistant
Reports to: Study Coordinator, Ethic & Regulatory
Program description
Center for International health, Education and
Biosecurity-Kenya, with funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH),
are conducting a five-year Co-occurring Alcohol and smoking cessation clinical
trial Among People Living with HIV in Nairobi, Kenya. The study is examining
how combinations of pharmacological and behavioral interventions may improve
the chances of maintaining long-term alcohol and smoking abstinence and will
provide needed efficacy data regarding best treatment approaches for sustained
abstinence. Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates
for the position of Data Assistant.
Position Summary: Data Assistant
The Data Assistant will be responsible for the accurate,
ethical collection, storage, analysis, and sharing of program and protection
data, in strict compliance with the data protection policy. Key duties include
timely data collection, entry, documentation, and support for data management
and reporting processes. These activities will contribute to improved program
interventions. The Data Assistant will work closely with program staff and
collaborate with teams across CIHEB projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support
accurate and timely data collection, entry, cleaning, and analysis.
- Maintain
program databases and dashboards; ensure completeness and consistency of
data.
- Create
data visualizations and prepare analytical reports to inform program
decisions.
- Develop
and test digital data collection tools (e.g., REDCap).
- Conduct
field data collection using mobile devices for quantitative and paper
forms for qualitative data.
- Ensure
all devices (phones, tablets) are charged and function prior to
assessments.
- Assist
with assessments, community visits, focus group discussions, and
qualitative data exercises.
- Assist
in the preparation and review of sector work plans and operational plans.
- Prepare
ad hoc reports as needed by the program.
- Maintain
a transparent and organized filing system for all project data and
reports.
- Work
with County Health Management Teams (CHMT) to consolidate relevant reports
when required.
- Participate
in Strategic Information (SI) meetings at the program and county levels.
- Perform
any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with program needs.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in public health, Statistics, Information Systems, or related
field.
- At
least 2 years of experience in data management or M&E, preferably in a
public health or humanitarian setting.
- Proficiency
in data tools such as REDCap, Excel, and basic statistical software).
- Experience
in mobile data collection (e.g., ODK) is an asset.
- Strong
organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a team in diverse field settings.
If you meet the requirements, please send your application to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org by 27th May 2025.
Research Assistant – Smoking Cessation Study
Reports to:
Study Coordinator, Ethic and Regulatory
Location: Nairobi,Kenya.
Program description
Center for International health, Education and
Biosecurity-Kenya, with funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH),
are conducting a five-year Co-occurring Alcohol and smoking cessation clinical
trial Among People Living with HIV in Nairobi, Kenya. The study is examining
how combinations of pharmacological and behavioral interventions may improve
the chances of maintaining long-term alcohol and smoking abstinence and will
provide needed efficacy data regarding best treatment approaches for sustained
abstinence. Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates
for the position of Research Assistant.
Job Summary
The primary function for this position is to recruit,
sereen,enroll and follow up participants in compliance with the study protocol
Roles and responsibilities
- Screen
and recruit potential study participants
- Perform
consenting procedures for potential study participants
- Conduct
interviews for study participants using the study data collection tools as
per Standard Operating Procedures
- Conduct
any clinical assessments counselling sessions as required by the study
protocol
- Ensure
study data collection tools are completed with utmost accuracy
- Track
all participants enrolled in the study and conduct phone and community
tracing for those who miss appointments as appropriate
- Perform
data entry on various study databases
- Submit
weekly summaries of enrollment and follow-up
Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: – Biomedical Sciences, Applied
Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Epidemiology or any relevant Social
Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Having
counselling skills is an added advantage
- At
least two (2) years’ relevant work experience as research assistant
- Certificate
in Protection of Human Research Subjects and Good Clinical Practice
- Good
written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Proficiency
in computer application and competent in data entry skills;
proficiency in data collection using REDCap is an added advantage
- Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision
If you meet the requirements, please send your application
to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org by
27th May 2025.