Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Driven by the pursuit of excellence, the University of Maryland has enjoyed a remarkable rise in accomplishment and reputation over the past two decades. By any measure, Maryland is now one of the nation's preeminent public research universities and on a path to become one of the world's best. To fulfill this promise, we must capitalize on our momentum, fully exploit our competitive advantages, and pursue ambitious goals with great discipline and entrepreneurial spirit. This promise is within reach. We encourage you to share your comments and ideas. We value and respect diverse viewpoints and welcome productive dialogue within our Terp community.
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Period: 6 months
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary function of this position is to implement day to day activities of the study in compliance with the study protocol. .

Key Responsibilities
• Screen and recruit potential study participants
• Perform consenting procedures for all study participants
• Conduct interviews for the study participants using the study data collection tools
• Conduct any clinical assessments as required by the study protocol and tools
• Ensure study data collection tools are completed with utmost accuracy and transmitted to the Study Coordinator for safe storage
• Track all participants enrolled in the study and conduct phone and community tracing for those who miss appointments
• Refer study participants to facility clinical teams and Study Coordinator as appropriate

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
• At least diploma-level qualification in a health related field
• At least 2 years’ research experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Basics skills in computer software packages
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience in conducting qualitative research is an advantage

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Use the emails(s) below to apply: Research Assistant - MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu
Kindly send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV attached as one document including names of three professional referees to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu on or before 23 June, 2020. Applicants are advised to include the position title as the subject.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. MGIC - Kenya is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices.*

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