Program Description: Research
Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical
Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and
University of Washington (UW).
We have vacancies for Mentor Mothers
in the FACES Program:
Position: Mentor Mother
20 Positions
Reports to DCCLO, Coordinator, Mentor
Mother Team Leader
Location Migori, Rongo, Nyatike,
Suba, Mbita, Kisumu
Duration One Year
Vacancy No. FN-024-05-2014
Position summary: Provide
peer education and psychosocial support to pregnant women, mothers and their
families; to prevent HIV transmission to babies; to promote maternal and infant
health and to empower women to live positively with HIV.
A Mentor Mother provides these
services by drawing on her personal experience as an HIV-positive woman, her
training and guidance from her supervisors and the health care team.
Key Responsibilities and
accountability:
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Provide one on one peer education and
psychosocial support to PMTCT clients and couples.
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Co-facilitate support groups for
PMTCT clients and couples.
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Conduct defaulter tracing and home
visits for priority PMTCT clients and those who cannot be reached by phone.
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Facilitate group pre-test HIV
education for pregnant women.
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Co-facilitate support group health
talks in facility waiting areas on key messages on PMTCT and MNCH.
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Refer PMTCT, MNCH and CCC clients for
other services within the health facility and to community based services.
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Encourage partner involvement in MNCH
services, education and psychosocial support.
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Identify HIV positive clients from
the ANC, PMTCT, PNC, PSC and at the Maternity.
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Describe the intervention to the
clients, screen for eligibility and get an informed consent as stipulated in
the study protocol.
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Use the SMS syntax or guide clients
to create a text Message and enroll the client via SMS at the site.
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Ensure safety and confidentiality of
client information, records and study documents and mobile phones.
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Prepare and present weekly reports
during the weekly meetings.
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Support client linkage from ANC,
Maternity, Post Natal Clinic and the HIV exposed infants follow up
Requirements
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HIV-positive mother
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Lives within the local community of
the facility catchment
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Recent PMTCT experience (6 months - 2
years)
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Has disclosed HIV status to at least
one person within the household
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Minimum of form four education
Position: Study Nurse
2 Positions
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Location: Kisumu and Migori
Duration: One Year Renewable
Vacancy No: FN-022-05-2014
Position Summary: The
study nurse will work under the direction of the study coordinator and consent
study participants, administer study questionnaire, conduct study procedures
such as blood draws and expressing breast milk, observing and recording conditions
and status of study participants.
He/she will also offer counseling on
nutrition and reproductive health matters, checking and administering drugs,
and maintain study participants records.
He/she will also assist in
recruitment of study clients as per the protocol, and prepare weekly and
monthly reports on the progress of study activities.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
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Enrollment of study participants.
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Administration of study questionnaire
to participants
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Conduct study procedures for example,
blood draws and expressing breast milk.
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Observing and recording conditions
and status of study participants.
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Offer counseling on nutrition and
reproductive health matters.
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Checking and administering drugs.
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Maintaining study participants’
records.
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Assist in recruitment of study
participants as per the protocol.
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Prepare weekly and monthly progress
reports of study activities.
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Closely work with other staff members
to ensure the success of the project.
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Ensures that quality data is
collected
Requirements:
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Minimum: Diploma
in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with current registration with Nursing Officers Council
of Kenya.
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Knowledge of HIV prevention and
treatment services
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Nutritional training an added
advantage
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Previous work experience dealing with
pregnant and lactating mothers
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Experience working in a clinical
research
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Commitment to integrity and high
quality performance
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Ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo
an added advantage
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Having GCP training and human
subjects protection certification will be an added advantage
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Must have good inter-personal skills
and ability to work in a team
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Must be keen and attentive to details
and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly
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Currently residing or willing to
relocate to the study sites
Position: Study Coordinator
1 Position
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Location: Rongo
Duration: One Year Renewable
Vacancy No: FN-021-05-2014
Position Summary: The
study coordinator will work on the study “Health consequences of food and
nutrition insecurity during pregnancy and lactation” under the direction of the
Principal Investigator Dr Maricianah Onono and will coordinate and minister
research study associated activities.
He or she will be responsible for the
smooth functioning of the research project on a daily basis, coordinate
communication with staff and investigators, offer 70% clinical and 30%
management time in research project, oversee nutritional activities and
evaluation, organize, supervise and assess competency regularly for staff under
her/him.
He/she will also act as a resource
person on health related matters, prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual
reports relating to the project and assist in preparation of project work plans
and progress.
In addition, he/she will also ensure
that recruitment and follow-up goals of the study are met and oversee study
expenditures and budget.
Key responsibilities and Duties:
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Develop an in-depth understanding of
study design and goal and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with
study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
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Plan and coordinate the initiation of
research protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
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Coordinate communication with staff
and study investigators.
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Ensures the smooth and efficient
day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
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Oversee nutritional activities and
evaluation.
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Supervise and assess competency
regularly for staff
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Act as a resource person on health
related matters
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Monitor study expenditures and budget
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Monitor and report on enrolment
progress
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Maintain communication and
collaboration with FACES and Ministry of Health for coordinated and amiable
efforts
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Respond to questions about the study
posed by participants and study team
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Consistently update the study
principal investigator about the study progress
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Ensure data quality and assurance
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Attend to study participants
Requirements
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Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with
current registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya. Bachelors of
Science in nursing degree is an added advantage.
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Knowledge of HIV prevention and
treatment services
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Experience with project management
and clinical research
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Nutritional training an added
advantage
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Strong skills in organizational
skills, and financial accountability
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Commitment to integrity and high
quality performance
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Competency in computer software
applications and familiarity with web-based programs
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Currently residing or willing to
relocate to the study site and travel extensively within Migori and Kisumu
counties
Position: Study Nurse
1 Position
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Location: Migori
Duration: One Year Renewable
Vacancy No. FN-023-05-2014
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
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Supports continuum of care within the
PMTCT cascade
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Through supportive supervision,
ensures that HIV positive women identified at the ANC are linked to the
Maternity and Postnatal registers.
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Ensures adherence to the study
protocol and procedures by the mentor mothers.
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Supports provision of quality
Antenatal care services with HIV testing.
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Supports subject enrollment to ensure
that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
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Supports the process of DBS sample
collection through CMEs, On Job trainings to Nurses and peer educators.
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Monitor DBS results Turn Around Time
(TATs) and identify points of delay for prompt action.
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Provide counseling and education to
patients.
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Assist the study sites with routine
patient care and other tasks as needed and as time allows
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Gives updates to the study team
during weekly meetings
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Supports the study coordinator in
preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
Phone consults:
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Custodian of the study hotline for
patient consults.
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Responds to ALL calls from study
participants.
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Documents and keeps records and forms
of all phone consults.
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Updates the call log data base.
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Updates the study sites on the type
of calls, concerns and advice given to participants
Data management:
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Supports mentor mothers in data entry
using the mobile phones.
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Links HIV positive women between ANC,
MAT, PNC.
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Participates in performance
improvement initiatives within the study sites to include Multi Disciplinary
discussions (MDTs), Data Quality Audits.
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Supports accurate documentation in
the ANC, Maternity, Postnatal, HEI register, within study sites
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Plans and coordinates random data
quality audits in the study sites.
Requirements
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Diploma in Nursing and Registered to
practice with Nursing council of Kenya, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an
added advantage.
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Strong leadership skills and must be
a team player.
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At least one year experience with the
KEMRI-FACES program
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Excellent computer skills and strong
verbal and written communication
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Flexible to work in any Sub County of
FACES Program operations in case need arises.
Applications must include the
following:
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A cover letter stating current work
(if applicable), current salary.
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A current CV with names and telephone
contacts for at least 2 referees
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Copies of academic and professional
certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
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At least two recommendation letters.
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 10th June 2014
eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and
Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP
or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any
form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment.
Any such requests should be
immediately reported to the HR department.
Any job applicant who tries to
corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be
disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity
employer.
Women, the Youth, people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.