NGO Jobs in Kenya

Home-Based Partner Education and Testing (HOPE) Study

Position:Community Health Workers

2 Positions

Location:Kisumu

Reporting to: Principal Investigator

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

· Administer questionnaires to participants using smart phones

· Perform Home Based Testing and Counseling

· Present basic education about HIV testing and prevention

· Convey the importance of facility delivery and exclusive breastfeeding

· Ensure proper administration of consent procedures

· Map household locations using smart phone’s GPS capabilities

· Prepare field reports and progress reports for the study coordinator

· Work collaboratively with an opposite gendered health worker

· Ensure that data are collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies

· Conduct participant follow-up activities and feedback sessions

Qualifications:

· Minimum of an O-Level Certificate Mean Grade C (Plain)

· Certificate in HTC or PITC

· Training in research ethics

· Minimum of 6 months previous experience with field research activities

· Experience with community mobilization.

· Basic computer skills particularly for Word-processing, spreadsheets and e-mail

· Familiarity with the Kisumu region and geography

· Strong communication skills in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo

Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:

· Experience in research, health and development

· Minimum of one year work experience in HTC service provision

· Diploma in psychology, sociology, Social Sciences, Community Work, Public Health, or Nursing

· Familiarity with smart phone technology for data collection

· Attention to detail and good work ethic

· Flexible and ability to work with minimal supervision

· Respectful, punctual, hardworking, conscientious

· Ability to work effectively as a member of a collaborative team

Expectations:

· Full-time position

· Position length is 9 months, provided good performance

· Yearly contracts offered based on period in financial year

· Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

· Based in Kisumu, with travel throughout the surrounding area as needed

Position:Nurse Counselor

1 Position

Location:Kisumu

Reporting to:Study Coordinator

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

· Screen and enroll eligible women at the antenatal clinic

· Ensure proper administration of consent procedures

· Administer screening and enrollment questionnaires to participants

· Utilize Open Data Kit (ODK) on mobile phones to complete data collection

· Ensure that data are collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies

· Perform follow-up visits with participants in clinic setting

· Perform HIV rapid testing and counseling for adult participants

· Collect uncontaminated blood samples from infants on filter paper for HIV testing

· Present basic education about HIV testing and prevention

· Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the Study Coordinator

· Provide on-going counseling and make relevant referrals for on-going support including medical clinics, TB clinics, support groups, post test clubs, etc.

· Assist with Maternal and Child Health activities as needed

· Perform other duties as directed by study coordinator

Qualifications:

· KRCHN or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

· Minimum of one year previous experience in clinical or research activities

· Familiarity with HIV-testing, prevention, and treatment strategies

· Basic computer skills particularly for Word-processing, spreadsheets and e-mail

· Strong communication skills in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo

· Female candidates encouraged to apply

Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:

· Experience with couple counseling and HIV testing, PMTCT, and/or HIV treatment

· Certificate in Voluntary Counseling and Testing or HTC from NASCOP