KEMRI Hiring Data Clerk

Project description: The Centre for Global Health Research at the Kenya Medical Research Institute

(KEMRI) conduct a study on climate change and health, with focus on understanding the effect of heat

stress on health work capacity among vulnerable populations. The project has a vacancy as follows:

Position: Data Clerk (Community Interviewer) Job Group/KMR 10 (1 position)

Location: Wagai, Siaya County

Reports to: Study Coordinator

a) Job Descriptions

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

 Identify and approach potential participants for the study;

 Provide detailed explanations about the study, its purpose, procedures, and potential benefits/risks;

 Administer the informed consent process to willing participants;

 Conduct structured interviews with study participants using standardized questionnaires;

 Perform spirometry tests to assess lung function in participants (training will be provided);

 Measure and record participants’ height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and other relevant

anthropometric data;

 Accurately enter collected data into a tablet computer;

 Regularly synchronize data with the central server to ensure data integrity and availability;

 Follow all study protocols, procedures, and ethical guidelines;

 Generate detailed weekly summaries of study progress;

 Maintain organized records and documentation of all study-related activities;

 Assist in other administrative tasks as required by the study coordinator.