Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a
national NGO based in Kisumu and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), among others. Its principal mandate is to design, implement
and evaluate HIV/AIDS research and intervention programs that improve the
health status of individuals and local communities.
We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following position in Nyanza Province.
Behavioural Scientist
Job summary: Provide
overall coordination and support of the planning, design, and implementation of
several evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioral interventions.We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the following position in Nyanza Province.
Behavioural Scientist
In addition, assist in the identification of appropriate interventions; packaging of interventions for wide-spread dissemination; developing training materials for interventions; and training of facilitators of interventions.
Minimum Requirements:
- A
Bachelors degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, Health Education,
Public Health, Sociology, Epidemiology, Anthropology, or other related
postgraduate degree.
- Minimum
of 3 years experience in the implementation of HIV prevention behavior
change interventions. Masters degree in any of the above field is an added
advantage.
- Excellent
written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
- Experience
and skills in qualitative and quantitative behavioral research methods.
- Knowledgeable
in behavioral survey design and implementation.
- Capable
of coordinating planning and implementation of evidence-based behavioral
interventions including behavior change communication strategies and
interventions.
- Demonstrated
leadership, management, coordination, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office required; excellent report writing skills.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171- 40141,
Kisumu
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