{"id":103530,"date":"2026-07-24T17:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/research-assistants\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T17:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:09:47","slug":"research-assistants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/research-assistants\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Research Assistants\", \"description\": \"Job Summary\\nCHAK\u00a0seeks\u00a0to hire\u00a0diligent and detail-oriented\u00a0research\u00a0assistants to support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data on\u00a0integrated\u00a0health\u00a0services\u00a0across three\u00a0counties\u00a0i.e\u00a0Kitui,\u00a0Kiambu\u00a0and Nairobi.\u00a0\u00a0Research\u00a0assistants will be expected to live and work within the area assigned to them and play a critical role in ensuring data completion and accuracy, participant engagement, and the project\u2019s success.\u00a0\u00a0The position\u00a0requires\u00a0diligence, good problem-solving skills, strong cultural and relationship skills, independence, and proactive self-management.\u00a0\u00a0 Research Assistant positions are temporary, with each appointment\u00a0lasting\u00a02\u00a0months\u00a0with the possibility of\u00a0extension subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.\\nKey Responsibilities and Duties\\nUnderstand the study protocol and ensure compliance\u00a0with the\u00a0requirements of\u00a0ethical\u00a0approval.\\nUnderstand the study design and\u00a0objectives\u00a0to\u00a0assist\u00a0in the successful implementation of the study.\\nOperationalize study\u00a0standard operating procedures including\u00a0community\/facility engagement,\u00a0information sharing, obtaining informed consent and site activation.\\nParticipant recruitment and follow up.\\nAccurate data collection\u00a0from participants\u00a0and\u00a0timely\u00a0data\u00a0entry.\\nMaintain\u00a0accurate\u00a0records of research procedures,\u00a0results\u00a0and observations to ensure transparency, and reproducibility.\\nProvide the study team with feedback on study activities\u00a0as guided by\u00a0the study coordinator.\\nPromptly respond to\u00a0study\u00a0data queries.\\nAssist\u00a0with data quality checks and data management.\\nCarry out any other\u00a0duties\u00a0commensurate\u00a0with experience, which may be assigned from time to time.\\nQualifications & Experience\\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in any of the following disciplines:\u00a0Public Health,\u00a0Nursing, Clinical Medicine,\u00a0Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution\u00a0with clinical research experience.\\nDiploma in any Health Professional with experience in infectious diseases HIV, TB or NCDs Prevention and\u00a0care.\\nExperience in\u00a0research,\u00a0data\u00a0collection\u00a0and data management.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-24\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Christian Health Association of Kenya CHAK\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-30T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Christian Health Association of Kenya CHAK<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-30<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>CHAK\u00a0seeks\u00a0to hire\u00a0diligent and detail-oriented\u00a0research\u00a0assistants to support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data on\u00a0integrated\u00a0health\u00a0services\u00a0across three\u00a0counties\u00a0i.e\u00a0Kitui,\u00a0Kiambu\u00a0and Nairobi.\u00a0\u00a0Research\u00a0assistants will be expected to live and work within the area assigned to them and play a critical role in ensuring data completion and accuracy, participant engagement, and the project\u2019s success.\u00a0\u00a0The position\u00a0requires\u00a0diligence, good problem-solving skills, strong cultural and relationship skills, independence, and proactive self-management.\u00a0\u00a0 Research Assistant positions are temporary, with each appointment\u00a0lasting\u00a02\u00a0months\u00a0with the possibility of\u00a0extension subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.<br \/>Key Responsibilities and Duties<br \/>Understand the study protocol and ensure compliance\u00a0with the\u00a0requirements of\u00a0ethical\u00a0approval.<br \/>Understand the study design and\u00a0objectives\u00a0to\u00a0assist\u00a0in the successful implementation of the study.<br \/>Operationalize study\u00a0standard operating procedures including\u00a0community\/facility engagement,\u00a0information sharing, obtaining informed consent and site activation.<br \/>Participant recruitment and follow up.<br \/>Accurate data collection\u00a0from participants\u00a0and\u00a0timely\u00a0data\u00a0entry.<br \/>Maintain\u00a0accurate\u00a0records of research procedures,\u00a0results\u00a0and observations to ensure transparency, and reproducibility.<br \/>Provide the study team with feedback on study activities\u00a0as guided by\u00a0the study coordinator.<br \/>Promptly respond to\u00a0study\u00a0data queries.<br \/>Assist\u00a0with data quality checks and data management.<br \/>Carry out any other\u00a0duties\u00a0commensurate\u00a0with experience, which may be assigned from time to time.<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Experience<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in any of the following disciplines:\u00a0Public Health,\u00a0Nursing, Clinical Medicine,\u00a0Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution\u00a0with clinical research experience.<br \/>Diploma in any Health Professional with experience in infectious diseases HIV, TB or NCDs Prevention and\u00a0care.<br \/>Experience in\u00a0research,\u00a0data\u00a0collection\u00a0and data management.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>In case of any challenges using the application link provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email. The closing date for receiving all applications is 30th July 2026 Interested and qualified? Go to Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) on recruitment.chak.or.ke to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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