The Nyanza Reproductive Health
Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu
dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women.
It runs support groups for PLWHA and
Key Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male
circumcision for HIV prevention.
NRHS will be undertaking research to assess HIV prevention, treatment and care among a key population in Kisumu.
The specific study activities include
HIV testing and counseling, care and treatment, behavioral assessments and
promotion of adherence to treatment.
NRHS seeks highly qualified
candidates for the following position in the Anza Mapema Study.
Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Location: Kisumu
Reporting To: Research
Director
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performing quality check on the informed
consent forms, case report forms, specimen collection and other study
documents
- Conducting source data verification, to verify
accuracy and consistency of data between the CRFs and source documents
- Conducting quality checks on the specimen
collected to ensure they are well labeled and
- appropriate
- Have in-depth understanding of the protocols
and SOPs and ensuring the protocols and SOPs are followed by conducting
audits
- Assist with site preparations for visits by
external monitors and auditors where necessary
- Provide regular reports and updates on quality
control activities for various studies
Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelors degree or diploma in a health
related discipline
- Minimum of 2 years experience in monitoring
and evaluation of public health programs, or quality assurance/quality
control in programs or public health research
- Training on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with
a good understanding of research ethics
- MSM friendly or member of key population
Applications should include:
- Cover letter detailing current work, prior
experience and qualifications including the areas described above,
telephone and e-mail contact
- Current CV
- Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at
least 3 professional referees
Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org
with the job title "Quality Assurance Officer" on the subject
line.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Kisumu
Reporting To: Research Director
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the Anza Mapema study
- Coordinate all the scientific and behavioral
components of the study
- Ensure adherence to the study protocols and to
protection of human subjects.
- Oversee and ensure recruitment of
clients into the study
- Oversee community outreach and mobilization
activities
- Oversee quality of services and research
practice
- Prepare comprehensive timely project reports.
- Represent NRHS to the MoH, Taskforces, donors,
and others as necessary.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Medical degree (Medical Officer preferred)
- Licensed by the by the Kenya Medical
Practitioners and Dentists Board
- At least 3 years relevant experience managing
research projects.
- Experience and interest in HIV prevention,
care and treatment among key populations
- MPH or equivalent preferred
Applications Should Include:
- Cover letter detailing current work, prior
experience and qualifications including the areas described above,
telephone and e-mail contact
- Current CV
- Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at
least 3 professional referees
Apply via email to
humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title "Project Coordinator"
on the subject line.