JOBS: NACADA Alerts Job Seekers on Fake Jobs Alert
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has come out to warn job applicants about the various fake job positions that have been frequently witnessed circulating on the various online platforms.
Leah Mukangai 
According to the information released, various people have fallen victims to this and have at some point been asked to pay some amount of money. The money is at times asked to cover up medical costs just before a person lands the 'prestigious' job position.
NACADA has also involved the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to haunt the culprits that are involved in such acts.
In the statement, NACADA has also encouraged members of the public who have fallen victims to the act to come out and report to the authorities.
"In this connection, we are calling on any member of the public who has fallen victim to this shadowy scheme to share the information with us through the contact details," read part of the statement.
To be more knowledgeable on such cases, you can go through our previous article on how to know a fake job offer so that you don't fall victim.
Here are Job samples in Nairobi that you can apply.
JOB 1: Study Data Clerk, Timci Study Project at University of Nairobi
About University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional, and Africa's high-level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programs and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.
REF: AD/6/61/22
The Position
The Data Clerk will be expected to work closely with the Project Coordinator, Study Leads, Senior Office Administrator, Data Manager, and field staff located in various study counties.
Job description
- Data entry includes transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems; verifying them against source documents at different stages during the process.
- Maintain a clean log frame of data queries and how they have been resolved.
- Conduct weekly data quality checks with guidance from the data manager and maintain data cleanliness.
- Keep a record of all the prepared study materials that facilitate data collection.
- Support the Project Coordinator, Data Manager, Senior Office Administrator, the Technical
- Leads the project with clerical work.
- Prepare folders for researchers and ensure they contain the required study materials.
- File project documents in accordance with laid down filing procedures.
- Assists with administrative tasks and regularly checks inventory and supplies in the office.
- Manage, prioritize and organize incoming and outgoing correspondence (phone, mail, email)
- Attend and assist in documenting internal and external meetings and workshops
- Make copies and scan project documents as required.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Applicants must have:
- A minimum of Grade C- in KCSE or its equivalent.
- A diploma in an administrative or data-related field or similar qualification from a recognized university or college.
- Certification in all of the following computer packages: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word
- At least one (1) year of experience in data entry and administration in a research project in a university setting.
- An applicant who has worked on an online data entry platform will have an added advantage.
Terms of appointment
- This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience
Method of Application
NOTES
- Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
- Applications and related documents should be forwarded through applicants’ Heads of Departments, where applicable, and be addressed to the Director, Human Resources, University
- of Nairobi.
- Applicants should state their current designations, salaries, and other benefits attached to those designations.
- The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Applications should be emailed to recruit-sdctsp@uonbi.ac.ke as one file in PDF.
JOB 2: Longitudinal Study Research Assistant, Timci Study Project (2 Positions) at University of Nairobi
About University of Nairobi
REF:AD/6/60/22
The Position
Reporting to the Study Coordinator, the Longitudinal Study Research Assistants (LSRAs) will be responsible for field data collection, quality control, and data uploading onto the set data management platforms. While working at the assigned county and in the allocated study sites, the LSRAs will be expected to work closely with their specific Research Study Leads and the County Health Care Workers.
Responsibilities
- Ensure availability of data collection tools at the study sites
- Maintain copies of data collection forms (ensuring accurate updating as needed) and support documentation for data management
- Ensure study data is well captured and entered into project tools
- Coordinate identification and follow-up of study participants for recruitment and data collection
- Ensure adherence to ethics for research including obtaining informed consent from all participants and maintaining records.
- Ensure that different research components are supported to access participants and collect required data sets
- Work with their specific Research Study Leads, County/Sub County HRIOs, and project team to ensure monthly data from electronic Clinical Decision Support Tools (eCDSA) is reported on time to DHIS 2
- Monitor performance and quality control plans to identify gaps and inform the study team
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in study data collection
- Assist with compilation of timely, accurate, and complete study data
- Provide study reports relating to the implementation of the study protocol
- Support onsite training of health care workers on data entry and reporting.
- Conduct Routine data quality assurance (RDQA) together with County /Sub County Health Management Teams and study team
- Regularly provide feedback to the study team and stakeholders on data performance; appropriate dissemination or results
- Ensure field data collection and management procedures have set timelines and meet established deadlines
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Investigator
Required Academic Qualifications
- At least a Diploma in Nursing/Clinical Medicine/Medical Statistics or related field from a reputable college or university or Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable institution with strong
- research and data collection experience.
- A minimum of C grade in KCSE for Bachelor’s Degree applicants or a minimum C+ grade for Diploma candidates.
- ICT proficient with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Ms. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
- Knowledge in the use of health aggregate database (MOH DHIS2)
- Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Trained and experienced in electronic data collection with a bias to ODK of at least six months.
Experience
- At least six (6)months of relevant experience working in a health institution and/or participating in Research Data Management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Willingness and ability to work in either Kitui, Kakamega, or Uasin Gishu Counties
- Communication skills both oral and written
- Networking and collaboration skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Attentive to details
- Training in Management of Childhood Illnesses will be an added advantage
Terms of appointment
- This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.
Method of Application
NOTES
- Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
- Applications and related documents should be forwarded through applicants’ Heads of Departments, where applicable, and be addressed to the Director, Human Resources, University
- of Nairobi.
- Applicants should state their current designations, salaries, and other benefits attached to those designations.
- The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Applications should be emailed to recruit-sdctsp@uonbi.ac.ke as one file in PDF.
