Research Assistants
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 in Kenya.
NRHS is seeking to hire Research
Assistants for a study of adolescents.
Duties
Qualifications
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 in Kenya.
NRHS has several research projects
focusing on HIV/STI prevention; it runs support groups for PLWHA and Special
Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male
circumcision for HIV prevention in various parts of Nyanza Province.
This study will be conducted in
Kisumu and Siaya Counties to examine counseling of adolescents for male
circumcision services.
Job Location: Kisumu and Siaya Counties
Contract: Short-Term
Duties
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Adhere to study Protocol
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Screen, recruit, consent and
interview research participants
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Trace research participants for
follow-up interviews
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Data entry
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Perform other tasks as directed by
the Study Coordinator
Skills
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Good written and verbal communication
skills in English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili
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Ability to discuss openly sexual
behavior and HIV risk with adolescent males
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Familiarity with using computers and
basic software packages
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Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision
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Licensed motorbike rider is a plus
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At least diploma-level qualification
in a health related field, social science or social work
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Experience in conducting interviews
and/or counseling youth
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Previous research experience
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Familiarity with Siaya and Kisumu
Counties.
Qualifications
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A cover letter detailing current
work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above,
telephone and e-mail contact
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Submit a current CV & cover
letter as one document
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Names, telephone and e-mail contacts
of at least 3 professional referees
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted
electronically to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with
“Research Assistant Adolescent Study” on the subject line on or before 19th
October, 2018.