Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and supervise the day-to-day operations of the study.
• Supervise the study teams (Research Assistants and Data Analyst) to ensure that the study is conducted according to the study protocol and GCP;
• Oversee recruitment, retentions, and data collection activities.
• Travel to field sites to ensure the smooth running of study activities;
• Develop and manage standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all study procedures
• Maintain Study Master File
• Prepare and submit study documents to ethics and regulatory committees, including protocol
• Organize and lead in-person and Zoom meetings regarding study updates, results.

Vacancy Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical Research, Nutrition, or a related field.    Mandatory
• Prior experience with at least one of the following: adolescents, STI/HIV prevention, school-based, and/or livelihood interventions    Mandatory
• Additional training in a management-related field and research ethics will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• At least five years of experience leading large research projects    Mandatory
• Experience managing multi-site and/or cluster randomized trials.    Mandatory
• Experience with large, multi-country teams and ability to work across time zones to facilitate effective communication.    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical Research, Nutrition, or another related field    Desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills    Desirable
• High level of competency in using Microsoft, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.    Desirable
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow.    Desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Desirable
• Knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices.    Desirable
• Experience in mentoring and supervising research staff.    Desirable

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Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out literature review and design and develop protocols to address the research objectives
• Conduct study entry preparatory activities including obtaining all relevant approvals and permissions.
• Carry out collection of quantitative and qualitative data using various methods
• Conduct qualitative data transcription, analysis and interpretation
• Supervise field personnel supporting in this project
• Conduct quantitative data analysis, interpretation and produce timely summary reports including upgrading report.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-review journals.
• Produce final thesis.
• Participate in protocol development and manuscript review.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the supervisor(s).

Vacancy Requirements:

• Masters degree or the equivalent from a recognized University, relevant to the area of study (Social Science, Health Systems, Public Health or related field).    Mandatory
• Proof of current PhD registration with a recognized University, either local or International.    Mandatory
• Must have knowledge of helminth infections, specifically soil-transmitted helminthiasis STH and social research methods.    Mandatory
• Willingness to commit 100% (full) time and effort to the PhD.    Mandatory
• Must demonstrate capacity for continued career growth through publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentation at scientific meetings. Previous publications related to the research themes of the project will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Knowledge and skills relevant to the PhD topic (e.g. experience in research on helminths in particular STH, quantitative and qualitative research methods or related fields)    Mandatory
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and writing skills in English    Mandatory
• Personal motivation of the candidate as demonstrated by their motivation letter and responses during the interview    Mandatory
• Must have published at least two (2) manuscripts in peer-review journals, at least one (1) as first author.    Mandatory
• Demonstrate intention to pursue a long-term career in NTD research.    Mandatory
• Commitment to work and reside in Bungoma County, Kenya.    Mandatory
• Willing to travel to Freie Universität Berlin (FUB), Germany for training.    Mandatory
•  Masters degree in social science, health systems, public health or related field    Desirable
• Ability to use data analysis software and statistics    Desirable
• Experience of field work and community engagement.    Desirable
• Team player    Desirable

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