The KEMRI / University of Washington
Study
Job Announcement
The KEMRI / UW research collaboration
aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving
the lives of women and children living in Kenya.
Specifically, our research strives to
understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing
interventions.
Job Title: Community
Health Worker
(6 Positions)
Job Group MR/4
Job Description: The Community Health Worker will be a part of a mobile team
responsible for maintaining the follow-up, retention, and compliance in the
clinical trial titled “Antibiotics for Children with Severe Diarrhea (ABCD)
Trial”.
She/he will be responsible for
monitoring directly observed therapy of study investigational product at the
homes of study participants as well as active follow up of participants who do
not return to the clinic for regular study visits.
The Community Health Worker will also
be responsible for data collection, direct data entry, and responding to data
queries related to directly observed therapy.
The Community Health Worker must be
flexible to work outside of business hours and be committed to maintaining very
strong relationships with community members and study participants.
She/he will be based in Migori or
Homa Bay Counties where patient recruitment will be happening. The Community
Health Worker will report directly to the Assistant Study Coordinator and will
be a part of a large clinical-research team located in Kenya and the United
States.
She/he is expected to work under
minimal supervision and provide guidance to other study staff under her/him.
Qualification
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Education O’ Levels C plain (minimum)
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Computer literate (Word, Excel,
email)
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Must be able to write brief reports
and keep records
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Excellent communication and organizational
skills
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Team player
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Highly detail oriented
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Good problem solver and communicator
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Motorbike license
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Willing and ready to travel within
the Nyanza Province
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Flexible working schedule, depending
on conditions in the field. Overtime/weekends if required
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Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge of Dho/Luo/Kuria an added advantage
Responsibilities
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Conduct and report directly observed
therapy to the enrolled study participants
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Collection of accurate information
from the study participants in line with the standards and guidelines set in
the study protocol
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Schedule and prepare a work plan of
follow up visits and reminders for study participants
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Report back to the supervisors on the
ABCD study related adverse events
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Ensure that all the relevant case
report forms are administered appropriately and all questions asked during the
interviews
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Check their questionnaires for
accuracy and completeness at the end of interviews
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Keep clean and comprehensive records
of study visits and their outcomes
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Conduct debriefing with the study
participants at conclusion of interviews
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Ensure that one has requisite
supplies in time
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Adhere strictly to the project
deadlines for completion of duties assigned
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Use motorcycles to carry out ABCD
trial related activities as assigned by the supervisors
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Responsible for the security,
maintenance, and renewal of motorcycle license
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Remind participants of upcoming
visits
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Conduct home visits of participants
who don’t attend regularly scheduled visits
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Organize and participate in regular
community advisory board meetings
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Attend all the weekly meetings in
time and report on progress of work
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Must be a team player
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Any other assigned/ delegated duties
by the management
·
Fill-in for site staff members when
necessary
·
Uphold the mission and vision of
KEMRI/UW Organization
Terms of Employment: One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a
probation period for the first 3 months. The successful candidate shall be
based in Nyanza.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on
educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary
scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales. Health Insurance Cover is provided
for the staff members only.
If you meet the above requirements,
please CLICK HERE to complete the online application
form and send an application letter with your current CV that contains details
of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names
and addresses of 3 professional referees and copies of certificates and
testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Tuesday 18th April,
2017 at 5.00 pm.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY. PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND
THOSE FROM MARGINALISED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A
FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW
MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
