Kenyatta National Hospital is recruiting a Research Assistant for the EQUIT-Study based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Research Assistant

EQUIT-Study | Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi

Position: Research Assistant (1 position)
Organization: Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract: 6 months, full-time
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Deadline: 23rd October 2026

About the Project

Towards Equitable Oncology: Identifying needs and designing sustainable interventions for adolescents and young adults with cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa (EQUIT-Study) is a one-year mixed-methods implementation research study being conducted across Nairobi and Eldoret.

The project focuses on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer in Kenya, drawing on clinical observations from investigators at Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. It assesses the specific needs of this population and the barriers to care delivery, and will co-design feasible, sustainable interventions that improve the cancer journey and outcomes for AYA people with cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.

Job Purpose

The Research Assistant will support the implementation of the EQUIT-Study in Nairobi at Kenyatta National Hospital. The successful candidate will support participant recruitment, enrollment, informed consent, follow-up and retention, while ensuring adherence to study protocols and ethical standards. They will also collect high-quality quantitative data and contribute to the successful implementation of research activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participant Recruitment, Enrollment and Retention

• Identify, recruit, screen and enroll eligible participants in line with approved study protocols

• Obtain informed consent, ensuring participants fully understand study procedures, risks and benefits

• Implement participant-centred recruitment and retention strategies to maximize enrollment and minimize loss to follow-up

• Develop individualized follow-up plans and maintain regular communication with participants throughout the study period

• Maintain accurate documentation of recruitment and retention

2. Data Collection and Research Implementation

• Conduct quantitative research activities according to study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ethical guidelines

• Administer structured questionnaires and electronic surveys using REDCap

• Enter participant demographic and study information into REDCap, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of all study data and participant information

3. Reporting and Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on recruitment, retention and data collection activities

• Maintain accurate records of participant interactions, recruitment logs, consent documentation and study activities

• Support prudent use of project resources in line with organizational policies

• Participate in project meetings, trainings and quality improvement activities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or Principal Investigator

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution

• Minimum of 6 months’ research experience

• Certificate in Human Subjects Protection or Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is mandatory

• Demonstrated experience using REDCap or other electronic data capture systems

• Experience conducting quantitative data collection

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written)

Key Competencies

• Strong facilitation and participant engagement skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical research standards

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in electronic data collection platforms

• High level of professionalism, integrity and accountability

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit the following documents as one PDF file:

1. Application letter
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including at least two professional referees with their telephone numbers and email addresses
3. Copies of relevant academic certificates and testimonials

Address applications to:

The Principal Investigator, EQUIT-Study
Towards Equitable Oncology: Identifying needs and designing sustainable interventions for adolescents and young adults with cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa

Email your application to equitstudy@gmail.com no later than 23rd October 2026.

Important: To be considered, you must also complete the Google Form linked on the original posting (jobsinkenya.co.ke/job/research-assistant-3/).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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