
Research Assistant at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (KFHRF)
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Assist in recruiting and enrolling eligible study participants according to protocol-defined criteria.
- Obtain informed consent and ensure participants fully understand the study purpose and procedures.
- Support clinical teams with scheduling and coordinating genetic testing and counseling appointments.
- Collect, record, and securely manage study data and source documents, including biospecimen tracking.
- Enter and clean data using standardized data collection tools or electronic systems.
- Coordinate participant follow-ups and ensure adherence to study visit schedules.
- Report any protocol deviations to the GRAM and PI promptly.
- Liaise with study nurses to support timely genetic testing and sample transportation.
- Attend team or project meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
- Draft internal memos to communicate special requests.
- Monitor study protocol expiration dates and facilitate renewals as required.
- Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to progress reports and documentation.
- Provide any other research support where needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology is an added advantage.
- Prior experience in health research or clinical trials is highly preferred.
- Knowledge or interest in genetic counseling or cancer-related research is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work respectfully with patients, clinicians, and research stakeholders.
- Keep an eye for details, good organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, basic data management tools and an interest in continued knowledge of technology as it evolves.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a large research team.
- Desire to perform accurate and ethical research to achieve results for the study;
- Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to this link by Monday,
June 23, 2025, at 23.59 CAT:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant experience
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of National ID or passport
- Copies of academic transcripts and professional certifications
- License to practice
- Contact information for at least three professional references
For further inquiries, please contact hr@kfhrf.org
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