Organizational Profile
Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is a technical support organization for member church health facilities, universities and Medical Training Colleges (MTCs). It was registered as an Association in 1946 with a core mandate of advancing the critical role of the Church in healthcare, health education and healing. In 2023, the CHAK Business Services Limited (CBSL), a social enterprise founded to drive business solutions to deliver value and generate resources for the communities’ wellbeing was established. The CBSL focuses on diversifying revenue streams for CHAK and contributing to sustainable development across various sectors.
CHAK’s vision is Quality Healthcare for all to the Glory of God.
Research Assistants
Reporting to: Data Officer
Duty Station: CHAK Secretariat, Nairobi
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Job Summary
CHAK seeks to hire diligent and detail-oriented research assistants to support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data on integrated health services across three counties i.e Kitui, Kiambu and Nairobi. Research assistants will be expected to live and work within the area assigned to them and play a critical role in ensuring data completion and accuracy, participant engagement, and the project’s success. The position requires diligence, good problem-solving skills, strong cultural and relationship skills, independence, and proactive self-management. Research Assistant positions are temporary, with each appointment lasting 2 months with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
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Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Understand the study protocol and ensure compliance with the requirements of ethical approval.
- Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study.
- Operationalize study standard operating procedures including community/facility engagement, information sharing, obtaining informed consent and site activation.
- Participant recruitment and follow up.
- Accurate data collection from participants and timely data entry.
- Maintain accurate records of research procedures, results and observations to ensure transparency, and reproducibility.
- Provide the study team with feedback on study activities as guided by the study coordinator.
- Promptly respond to study data queries.
- Assist with data quality checks and data management.
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with experience, which may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with clinical research experience.
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- Diploma in any Health Professional with experience in infectious diseases (HIV, TB) or NCDs Prevention and care.
- Experience in research, data collection and data management.
Application Procedure
Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note, the attached documents should not exceed more than 2MBs to ensure successful submission of your application.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100,
Nairobi
In case of any challenges using the application link provided, please write to us on hr@chak.or.ke stating the specific challenges experienced then apply through the email.
The closing date for receiving all applications is 30th July 2026
NB: By applying for this position, I hereby consent CHAK to collect, store and process my information. I understand that I may withdraw my consent by withdrawing my application.