NGO Jobs in Kenya – RCTP/ KEMRI

Program Description: The 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). 

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention and Treatment program working in over 140 clinics in Nyanza, Kenya.
 

We have vacancies in the Sexual Concurrency Study
 
Position: Marriage Counselor 

(2 Positions)
 
Reports to: Principle Investigator
 
Location: Kisumu 

Duration: Six Months
 
Vacancy No. FN-52-10-2014
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Book and track couples’ session attendance
  • Facilitate communication and assist resolve conflicts within couples
  • Mediate discussions to get couples to agree on rules and boundaries
  • Refer couples for additional services whenever indicated
  • Plan and write weekly reports
Requirements
  • Only Women should apply for these positions.
  • Diploma or Higher Diploma in marital and family life counseling
  • At least 5 years experience working with couples
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attentive and tactful

Job Title: Study Clinical Officer 

(6 Positions)
 
Reports to: The ART Coordinator
 
Location: Suba
 
Duration: Annual Renewable Contract
 
Vacancy No: FN-48-10-2014
 
Job Summary: The incumbents will provide ART services based on the SEARCH study protocol at health facilities in the study communities in Suba.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Obtain consent/assent for duty enrolment.
  • Conduct physical examination of the study participants.
  • Assist in follow up of the study participants.
  • Offer HIV counseling, care and support to study participants.
  • Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence counseling to participants.
  • Offer contraceptive counseling and provide contraceptive methods at the site.
  • Completing case report forms.
  • Assist in follow-up of laboratory result.
  • Perform accurate record keeping and check study forms for completeness and accuracy each day.
Key Requirements:
 
Education:
  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine with current registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
Experience:
  • At least one year experience with clinical research
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in provision of HIV care including anti-retrovirals.
  • Experience in implementing and supervising research(Public health or clinical studies)
  • Working experience with HIV care setting preferred.
Other skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Fluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required
Applications should include the following
  • A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the study
  • A current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,
  • Name and phone number for two professional referees,
  • Two letters of recommendation preferably froma previous employer,
  • A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates.
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 31st October 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.