LSTM Kenya 

Department of International Public Health  

Salary:  KsH - 450,000 per month 

Full-Time, Fixed-term appointment for 1 year (possible extension subject to funding)

Based in Nairobi, Kenya with occasional international travel to Liverpool and Tanzania

The International Public Health Department at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant based in Kenya to support ongoing implementation research in maternal and child health.

The post holder will work closely with members of the research unit to support the design and delivery of implementation research studies. Responsibilities will include assisting with the development of study protocols, preparing ethics applications, designing data collection tools, and supporting data collection and analysis. The Research Assistant will also contribute to the preparation and dissemination of research outputs, including academic publications, conference abstracts, blogs, presentations, and posters.

A key component of the role will involve supporting implementation research on AI-assisted ultrasound under a Gates Foundation-funded project in Tanzania. This research aims to examine how AI-assisted ultrasound technologies can be integrated into existing antenatal care (ANC) workflows. The study will explore the impact of these tools on antenatal care practices, including early ANC booking and the first obstetric ultrasound scan at 24 weeks (OBSUSS).

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research at the intersection of maternal health, digital health technologies, and health systems strengthening in East Africa.Top of Form

Key responsibilities will include: 

Contribute to developing study protocols

• Contribute to the drafting of study protocols.
• Assist in the development of data collection tools.
• Support the piloting and updating of data collection tools.
• Support training of data collectors and support data collection.
• Contribute to the management of study data

Prepare ethics applications

• Complete standard ethics submission paperwork for LSTM and in-country ethics.
• Coordinate the completion of mandatory training required for ethics application by research team members.
• Track ethics submission and respond in a timely manner to queries from the REC.
• Complete annual REC reports/reporting requirements,
• Systematically file all study documentation-consent forms, ethics documents etc.

Analyse qualitative and quantitative data

• Analyse qualitative data using appropriate software.
• Analyse quantitative data using SPSS, R or STATA.
• Analyse secondary data.

Draft, submit and disseminate research outputs

• Draft research outputs such as conference abstracts, posters, presentations, publications and blogs.
• Coordinating inputs into publications.
• Submit research outputs.
• Actively contribute to submissions for grant funding.
• Actively contribute to partner capacity development.
• Identify opportunities for research output dissemination, nationally, regionally and internationally.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Master’s degree in related field (global health, public health, midwifery, medicine)
• Postgraduate professional qualification, such as the Diploma of Tropical Medicine, or certificate in maternal and child health
• Knowledge and interest in MNH in LMICs
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience in reporting and open access publications for donors such as Gates foundation and Global Fund
• Experience in biomedical/ social science research in LMICs
• Fluent in English language and Swahili

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, it is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be based in Kenya. This is essential to meet the needs of regional expertise. Candidates must have the right to work in Kenya and Tanzania to be considered for this position to comply with local legislation.

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. 

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. 

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. 

LSTM is committed to upholding freedom of speech and academic freedom within the law for all its members.  Candidates will not be disadvantaged or adversely impacted for exercising their free speech within the law during our recruitment processes.  For more information, see our Freedom of Speech Code of practice https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/policies-and-procedures/freedom-of-speech-code-of-practice.

LSTM Kenya operates as a subsidiary company based in Nairobi but with a national remit which include a regional office in Kisumu. Operational since January 2013, it coordinates delivery of research programmes in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health at various levels and other stakeholders within Kenya.

About LSTM  

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.  Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. 

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

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