Kenya Medical Research Institute
KEMRI – CCR PHRD clinical trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following positions:
KEMRI – CCR PHRD clinical trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following positions:
Field Officers
M/R 6
Location: Nairobi (2 positions) and Thika
(3 positions)
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Purpose: To support recruitment and retention
activities for a research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to
adolescent girls and young women.
Responsibilities
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Work with the clinic team to identify
and recruit eligible persons for study participation
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Identify and support activities aimed
at maintaining high retention of study participants
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Conduct outreach activities in order
to engage eligible participants
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Attend and participate in trainings,
team/staff meetings, and other events as needed.
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Bring to the study teams attention
any problems, challenges, observed in study activities
·
Perform other duties as assigned or
required.
Education and Professional Training
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Diploma in Counseling, Social work,
Nursing or Clinical Medicine from a recognized Institution
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KCSE mean grade C plain and above
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Training on HIV Testing and
Counseling and reproductive health sciences
Competencies
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Knowledge of STI, HIV/AIDS care
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Basic counseling
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Basic IT and social media skills
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Demonstrated knowledge on sexual and
reproductive health service delivery
Experience
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Minimum of 1 years’ experience with
direct involvement in patient care or outreach especially in adolescent,
paediatric and youth targeted centers
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Experience working with adolescents
and young people- particularly with young women in reproductive health delivery
required
·
Peer support, outreach and
coordination an added advantage
·
HIV Counseling and Testing skills an
added advantage
·
Should be familiar with the Ministry
of Health systems
The eligible candidates will be based
in Nairobi and Thika with frequent travel to sites within the Central region.
Terms of Employment: Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate
grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
How to Apply
a) All applicants must meet each
selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
b) Must include a current CV with
names of at least 2 referees.
c) Must include copies of academic
and professional certificates.
A duly signed application letter
indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should
be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 19th October, 2018.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND
THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A
FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW
AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST
IMMEDIATELY.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.