Job Vacancy-Quality Assurance Officer
Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and treatment as well as reproductive health.
NRHS is undertaking a research study to evaluate periodic presumptive treatment versus Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for STI control among MSM in Kenya. The specific study activities include study recruitment, consenting, administering personal surveys, bio-specimen collection for STI, completion of focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with study participants and stakeholders. NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following positions:
JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Officer
LOCATION: Kisumu
REPORTING TO: Principal Investigator
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Performing quality check on the informed consent forms, case report forms, specimen collection and other study documents
· Conducting source data verification, to verify accuracy and consistency of data between the CRFs and source documents
· Conducting quality checks on the specimen collected to ensure they are well labeled and
appropriate
· Have in-depth understanding of the protocols and SOPs and ensuring the protocols and SOPs are followed by conducting audits
· Assist with site preparations for visits by external monitors and auditors where necessary
· Provide regular reports and updates on quality control activities for various studies
· Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures
Qualifications and competencies
· Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a health-related discipline
· Registered and licensed by relevant professional body.
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs, or quality assurance/quality control in programs or public health research
· Training on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with a good understanding of research ethics
· Experience in research ethics.
· Proven ability to work independently.
Applications should include:
· A CV detailing current work, prior experience, and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
· Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 2 professional referees
Apply via APPLICATION LINK (https://forms.gle/h2hwf4iv8DxSotgaA). Applications submitted on or before 26th September 2025 will receive preference.
For inquiries, feel free to reach us at humanresources@nrhskenya.org.