MyTHIC Project - Research Assistant(3)

JOB TITLE: Research Assistants (3)

PROJECT NAME: MYTHIC Study

REPORTS TO: Study Coordinator

DIRECT REPORTS:

LOCATION: KISUMU

Project Objective:

The MYTHIC project will compare HIV-1 reservoir characteristics and dynamics in PWH/TB (on/off ART) to PWH without TB, assess the impact of TB disease on HIV-1 latency reversal, and characterize the antibody susceptibility of the HIV-1 reservoir Envs.

Job Purpose:

To support the effective implementation of research activities through participant recruitment and follow-up, data collection, questionnaire administration, record keeping, literature reviews, and other study-related tasks as required. The role involves ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of research data, maintaining appropriate study documentation, and adhering to approved research protocols, ethical guidelines, and standard operating procedures to facilitate high-quality data collection and the achievement of research objectives.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Implement effective recruitment strategies to identify and engage potential study participants from target communities.
  
• Conduct community outreach and sensitization sessions in collaboration with the Community Engagement Lead and CABs.
  
• Distribute and explain study information and consent materials in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.
  
• Pre-screen potential participants to determine initial eligibility and refer them for screening visits.
  
• Develop individualized follow-up plans to ensure participants attend scheduled visits.
  
• Conduct reminder calls, home visits, or community tracing where necessary, in line with protocol and ethical guidelines.
  
• Track visit attendance and identify reasons for missed visits; work with the team to resolve barriers.
  
• Maintain close communication with participants while protecting their confidentiality and privacy.
  
• Build strong relationships with local women’s groups, youth networks, and healthcare providers to facilitate referrals.
  
• Collaborate with peer educators, community health workers, and CABs to enhance trust and ongoing engagement.
  
• Share community feedback with the study team to improve participant experience and study procedures.
  
• Maintain accurate logs of recruitment and retention activities.
  
• Submit weekly and monthly reports summarizing progress and challenges to the Study Coordinator.
  
• Ensure proper documentation of all contact attempts and participant interactions.
  
• Submit twice-weekly summaries of recruitment and enrollment into the study to the study
  

coordinator

Essential requirements:

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• Must have a Diploma in Community Health, Social Work or Counselling Psychology from a recognized institution or any health-related course.
  
• Must be Fluent in English, Kiswahili (common languages among our research participants)
  
• Must have at least two years of research experience.
  
• Being conversant with the local language will be an added advantage.
  
• Must have excellent skills in REDCAP for data collection
  
• Must be conversant with the study area
  
• Should have excellent computer skills
  
• MUST have a certificate in Human Subjects Protection
  
• Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate regularly with the study coordinator via email and Zoom.
  
• Team player with the ability to work closely with other study staff at the site
  

Key Competencies:

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2. Excellent clinical evaluation skills
   
3. Attentive to detail with, and ability to follow through required tasks.
   
4. Proactive, confident and good presentation skills.
   
5. Takes initiative, keen to learn and aware of personal limitations.
   
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
   
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
   
8. Team worker, able to work in a multicultural environment, punctual and high integrity.
   

Applications must include the following:

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• A cover letter and Complete CV with contact details of Three (3)  referees indicating their active day telephone contact and e-mail contact
  
• Relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials
  
• If qualified for the above post, please send your application addressed to the Principal Investigator, “Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Impact on HIV Reservoir Clearance
  
•  (MYTHIC Study).
  
• If qualified for the above post, please send the above documents to the email kulindanaproject@gmail.com By; 15th November 2026
  

NB: This position needs to be filled within one week after the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

To be considered for this post, click on the link below and fill out the Google form

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