Research Assistant, KIPMAT, IHD Office at Aga Khan University

, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Data Collection, Neurodevelopmental Assessments, Mental Health Assessments, Public Health, Clinical Medicine, Psychology, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Player, Learning, Data Entry, Ethical Standards, GCP Compliance, Participant Engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Research Assistant KIPMAT Department Institute for Human Development Entity Aga Khan University Location Kenya Introduction Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access. IHD’s vision is to drive innovation in research in early human development that advances the quality of individual lives and contributes to building successful pluralistic societies. IHD generates new knowledge through basic and applied research, apply the knowledge gained through research to inform programmes, services and practices within community settings, influence policy formulation and implementation in ways that reap the benefits of the systematic research produced at the institute and elsewhere. The institute also delivers educational programmes at multiple levels of study to prepare a wide range of human development specialists and professionals. Job Summary The Research Assistant will play a critical role in the implementation of the KIPMAT study, a research project aimed at predicting poor maternal, neonatal, and early childhood outcomes using Artificial Intelligence/machine learning-based models. The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting mapping participants, inviting them to the study and conducting assessments to mothers and children, identifying clinical indicators of non-communicable diseases and neurodevelopmental impairments, and ensuring high-quality data collection aligned with the study’s objectives. This role supports the generation of robust clinical data that will inform predictive models and contribute to precision public health strategies in Kenya. Responsibilities Conduct neurodevelopmental and mental health assessments for children using validated tools. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of findings in Case Report Forms (CRFs). Enter collected data into prescribed electronic databases and forms in a timely and precise manner. Support the informed consent and assent process, ensuring participants understand the study and their rights. Ensure all study activities comply with GCP, ethical standards, and institutional and national research governance policies. Undertake any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or supervisor that align with the scope of the role. Requirements A minimum of diploma in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Psychology or related course Research background will be desirable. Relevant Experience Minimum 3 years of research experience, preferably in maternal and child health. Familiarity with neurodevelopmental and mental health assessments is desirable. Fluency in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages (Kigiriama or Mijikenda) is an added advantage. Personal Characteristics & Behaviours Can work under minimal supervision Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player Good communication skills (both written and oral) Attention to detail Keen desire to learn and share knowledge

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will conduct assessments for mothers and children, ensuring high-quality data collection aligned with the study’s objectives. They will also support the informed consent process and ensure compliance with ethical standards.