UW-Kenya
Job Vacancies: Outreach Retention Workers – VIROME Project
Job Vacancies: Outreach Retention Workers – VIROME Project
Objective of this Position:To provide support for home visits for an observational cohort
study of mothers and infants in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position Details
Work Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week),
Monday through Friday.
Location: Mathare North Health Centre in
Nairobi, Kenya.
Contract Duration: One year with opportunity for
extension.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
·
Travel with a research nurse to study
participants’ homes to perform research procedures.
·
Coordinate with clinical manager to
obtain research supplies and manage supplies while in transit between
participants’ homes.
·
Record data in an electronic database
using tablets; communicate with nurse partner and data manager to transfer
records and maintain devices.
·
Assist nurses with preparation and
storage of specimens for transfer; transfer samples to couriers.
·
Attend meetings with the clinic
manager and/or study coordinator to discuss research activities.
·
Ensure the privacy and
confidentiality of study participants and their data.
·
Any other duties as assigned by the
supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
·
Minimum Kenya Certificate of
Secondary Education.
·
Certificate in HTS (HIV Testing and
Counselling).
·
Clear Understanding of Kenya National
Guidelines on HIV Testing and Counselling services.
·
At least 1 Years’ experience offering
HIV testing and counseling services.
Skills
·
Demonstrated ability to plan,
coordinate and accomplish tasks related to conducting home visits.
·
Ability to work in different /
diverse Community settings (with cultural awareness and sensitivity).
·
Ability to ensure study participant
confidentiality.
·
Ability to work efficiently as a
member of a collaborative team.
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Attention to detail with good work
ethic, respectful, hardworking, consciousness.
·
Responsive to communication with
supervisors and team members.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the above
requirements should send to lindakizazikps@gmail.com; their CV, Academic
certificates and a cover letter detailing why they are the best candidates for
the positions, expected salary and include daytime telephone contacts and
email.
Closing date for applications is 16th
March, 2019.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
