PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Malaria Vaccine Implementation Program Evaluation (MVIPE) in Kenya is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA (CDC). The vaccine is implemented by the National Vaccines and Immunizations Program (NVIP) in moderate to high malaria transmission settings in eight counties in Western Kenya: Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, and Vihiga. The primary objective of the MVIPE Case Control (CC) component is to evaluate the incremental benefits of the 4th dose of the RTS, S/AS01 vaccine. The Malaria Branch has a vacancy for a Clerical Officer in the Malaria Vaccine Pilot Evaluation study.
Vacancy No. CGHR/308/08/22
POSITION: Clerical Officer (Interviewer) – (1 Position) KMR 10
LOCATION: Kakamega
REPORTS TO: Field Coordinator
Qualifications
- O-Level
secondary education with a minimum grade of a D+ (plus)
- Minimum
of one (1) year working experience doing community health work with good
understanding of MOH community health strategies and roles, data
collection and management.
- Excellent
knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Office suite, and
tablet-based data entry platforms. Working knowledge of Good Clinical
Practice, human subjects research, and related clinical trial regulatory
requirements
- Experience
in managing and ensuring data quality.
- Fluency
in English and Swahili, written and spoken. Fluency in the local language
(Luhya) spoken in the study area will be an added advantage.
- Ability
to ride and maintain a motorcycle and a valid driving license
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Good
computing skills
- God
interpersonal communication skills
- Be
able to work both independently and in a team
- Be
able to respect/appreciate a person’s privacy
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Clerical Officer will
be responsible for enrolling participants and conducting home visits to collect
timely and accurate data.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Community Interviewer
position requires the incumbent to perform various functions, including data
collection and management.
Specific duties and responsibilities
The Community Interviewer
for the CC Component will oversee the study activities in designated
sub-counties, and will be required to;
- Administer
informed consent to potential participants in accordance with GCP and HSP
guidelines.
- Collect
quality data using tablet-based data entry platforms.
- Ensure
that the data collection is conducted in compliance with study protocol
and other regulatory requirements.
- Ensure
that equipment, supplies and other materials necessary for successful
conduct of the field work are available as/when required.
- Provide
progress reports and solve reported problems encountered in the field to
the supervisor.
- Perform
any other study-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Terms of Employment:
This is a one-year
renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the
first 3 months. Salary is within the appropriate grade depending on education,
experience and demonstrated competency.
How to Apply
Applications MUST include
the following:
- Letter
of Application indicating your county of residence
- Current
Resume or CV, with names and contact information of two referees.
- Copies
of Certificates or transcripts
Applications should be
addressed to the Deputy Director, CGHR, P. O. Box 1578 – 40100, Kisumu
All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment portal– on or before October 6, 2022, latest 5.00 p.m. Please visit the
KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on
the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED 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 SELECTION 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.
