Vacancy No. CGHR/318/09/22
Project Description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute in collaboration with
partners, carries out research in Malaria, HIV, TB and other diseases.
HIV-Research in partnership with WHO intend to undertake a study to evaluate
performance qualitative HIV molecular assay characteristics of the VISITECT®
CD4 Advanced Disease semi-quantitative point of care CD4. The study therefore
has a vacancy at detailed below:
Position: CLERICAL OFFICER (CO) KMR 10, 3 positions
Location: Kisumu County
Reports to: Research Administrator
Qualification/Requirements
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education grade D+ plus
Certificate in HIV Testing Services (HTS)
- Certificate
in computer packages
- Must
be residents of the study sites
- Good
command of English and Swahili languages
Job Description
The CO will report
directly to the Research Administrator and will be responsible for collecting
timely and accurate data in his or her assigned duty.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
- Consent
study participants
- Perform
finger prick procedure and test using rapid test device
- Assist
with recruitment of participants to enroll in study
- Complete
study forms accurately and completely
- Perform
data entry through diaries and computer
- Communicate
field matters to supervisor
- Attend
study meetings and report on progress of work
- Any
other duty as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor.
Terms of Employment:
A three-and-a-half-month
fixed term contract
How to Apply
Applications MUST include the following:
- Letter
of Application (Indicate vacancy Number)
- Current
Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
- Contacts
of three referees i.e., telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses
- Copies
of Certificates
- Day
time contact telephone number
Note: Applications must
include copies of certificates & national ID, applications without this
will be disregarded.
Interested and qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply through post to Deputy Director, CGHR,P. O. Box
1578-40100 Kisumu not later than November 28, 2022.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI/CGHR DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS
SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF
OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT
AUTHORITY
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
