Program
Description:
The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a collaboration between Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP
is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies for integrated
Community Case Management of pneumonia, Malaria, diarrhea in Children under 5
years project.
Job
Title: Driver (2 Positions 1 in Rachuonvo, and 1
in Kisumu)
Reports
to: Finance
and Administration Officer
Duration:
18
Months, starting July 1, 2013
Vacancy
No. FN-035-05-2013
Key
Responsibilities
- Safely drive the
vehicles as assigned.
- Ensure compliance
to the road Traffic Act
- Maintain Vehicle
Cleanliness at all times.
- Ensure that the
Vehicle Work Tickets are maintained and can be easily availed as and when
required
- Ensure that the
vehicles’ Mechanical and Electrical systems are well maintained at all times,
and report any faults immediately they are noticed for corrective action
to be undertaken.
Education
and Qualifications
- Valid Driving
License class BCE
- Valid PSV
License
- Current
Certificate of Good conduct
- At least Form
Four Certificate with Mean Grade of C- ( Minus)
- At least Three
years proven experience as a driver on highways.
Skills
and Specifications
- Basic Automotive
Mechanical skills and sound knowledge about vehicles.
- Ability to
provide quick solutions to problems.
- Good
communication skills.
- Good
Interpersonal relations.
- Capable of
working for long hours and sometimes at odd situations.
Applications
must include the following:
- A cover letter
stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to
start work on the project
- A current CV
with names anti telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of
academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two
recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
Job
Title: Research Assistant / Enumerator (36
Positions)
Reports
to: Sub
County Project Officers
Duty
Station: Homa
Bay, Rachuonyo North, Rachuonyo South, Suba, Mbita, Ndhiwa
Duration:
1
Month, starting Mid July, 2013
Vacancy
No. FN-036-06-2013
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Making initial
contacts with potential study subjects and, introducing the study to them,
- Establishing
rapport and facilitating community entry to the other members of the
research team.
- Conducting
in-depth interviews with the participants;
- Preparing
research field notes for review by members of the research team;
- Serve as
language interpreter
- Perform other
duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Diploma in
Community Health, Social Work, Nursing, Clinical medicine or any other
related field. Degree holders in the related fields are also encouraged to
apply.
- Post-qualification
experience in conducting research will be an advantage
- Must be keen and
attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and
procedures properly.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication required.
- Fluency of
Dholuo language is mandatory
- Must be
non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people.
- Applicants must
be resident in the different districts in which the study will be
conducted and should indicate the district in which they are to work in.
- Computer Literacy
is required.
Applications
must include the following:
- A cover letter
stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to
start work on the project
- A current CV
with names anti telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of
academic and professional certificates anti copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two
recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
Job
Title: Field Interviewer / VCT Counselor
Reports
to: Study
Coordinator
Duty
Station:
Kisumu
Duration:
6
Months, starting July 1 , 2013
Vacancy
No. FN-036-06-2013
Key
Responsibilities:
- Collect GPS data
in a market setting and record data on a computer tablet
- Recruit and
obtain informed consent from study subjects
- Manage calendar
of appointments under supervision of study coordinator
- Deliver
reminders of appointment times to study participants
- Administer surveys,
take vital signs
- Perform HIV
counseling and testing as per current Kenyan protocol
- Trace study
participants
- Filing,
maintaining study charts
- Uploading data
on a daily basis under supervision of study coordinator
- Accurate and
prompt study documentation
- Other duties as
assigned
Key
Requirements:
Education:
- University
degree in anthropology, sociology, geography, psychology OR a Diploma in
Community Health, Social Work, Nursing or Clinical Medicine with at least
2 years work experience in health research.
- Certificate in
HIV test counseling
- Certificate in
Counseling
Experience:
- Experience with
research preferred
- Working
experience within an HIV care setting preferred
- Familiarity with
computers
Other
skills:
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent spoken
English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required
Job
Title: Field Interviewer
Reports
to: Study
Coordinator
Duty
Station:
Kisumu
Duration:
6
Months, starting July 1 , 2013
Vacancy
No.
FN-037-06-2013
Key
Responsibilities:
- Collect GPS data
in a market setting and record data on a computer tablet
- Recruit and
obtain informed consent from study subjects
- Manage calendar
of appointments under supervision of study coordinator
- Deliver
reminders of appointment times to study participants
- Administer
surveys
- Trace study
participants
- Maintaining
study data and uploading on a daily basis under supervision of study
coordinator
- Accurate and
prompt study documentation
- Other duties as
assigned
Key
Requirements:
Education: University degree in
anthropology, sociology, geography, psychology OR a Diploma in Community
Health, Social Work, Nursing or Clinical Medicine with at least 2 years work
experience in health research.
Experience:
- Experience
with research preferred
- Familiarity with
computers
Other
skills:
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent spoken
English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required
Applications
must include the following:
- A cover letter
stating current work (if applicable), current salary and (late available
to start work on the project
- A current CV
with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of
academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two
recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
All
applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by
hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following
address by 14th June 2013: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human
Resources Manager
KEMRI - RCTP/ FACES Program
P. 0 Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please
write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advertKEMRI - RCTP/ FACES Program
P. 0 Box 614-40100
Kisumu
