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Research Scientist – Kakamega County at KEMRI

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Job role insights

  • Date posted

    October 30, 2025

  • Closing date

    October 30, 2025

  • Hiring location

    Kakamega

  • Career level

    Junior

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree

  • Experience

    1 - 2 Years

Description

Research Scientist - Kakamega County

  •  Advertised Date: 10/29/25
  •  Closing Date: 11/18/25 5:00:00 PM

Job Tite/Designation

Research Scientist - Kakamega County

Key Responsibilities:

  • Make appointments with study participants, administer informed consent and conduct research interviews
  • Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the Social Scientist in a timely manner
  • Review transcripts for any spelling, grammar or formatting errors, as well as other inconsistencies
  • Debrief with social science team on a regular basis
  • Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and respect sensitive information
  • Ensure that data quality assurance procedures are strictly adhered to
  • Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with Social Scientist and study partners
  • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Vacancy Requirements:

#Description.Requirement Type
1Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (preferably Anthropology or Sociology) from a recognized universityMandatory
2Strong written and oral communication skillsMandatory
3Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeMandatory
4Willingness to reside in field study sitesMandatory
5Creating accurate written versions of audio recordingsMandatory
6Good typing speed and attention to detailMandatory
7Excellent listening and reading skillsMandatory
8Strong translation skillsMandatory

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https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00883

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