Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP)
is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI),
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington
(UW).
We have vacancies in the Sexual Concurrency
Study
Position: Marriage Counselor
(2 Positions)
Reports to: Principle Investigator
Location: Kisumu
Duration: Six Months
Vacancy No. FN-52-10-2014
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Book and track couples’ session attendance
- Facilitate communication and assist resolve
conflicts within couples
- Mediate discussions to get couples to agree on
rules and boundaries
- Refer couples for additional services whenever
indicated
- Plan and write weekly reports
Requirements
- Only Women should apply for these positions.
- Diploma or Higher Diploma in marital and
family life counseling
- At least 5 years experience working with
couples
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Attentive and tactful
Job Title: Study Clinical Officer
(6 Positions)
Reports to: The ART Coordinator
Location: Suba
Duration: Annual Renewable Contract
Vacancy No: FN-48-10-2014
Job Summary: The incumbents will provide ART services
based on the SEARCH study protocol at health facilities in the study
communities in Suba.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Obtain consent/assent for duty enrolment.
- Conduct physical examination of the study
participants.
- Assist in follow up of the study participants.
- Offer HIV counseling, care and support to
study participants.
- Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence
counseling to participants.
- Offer contraceptive counseling and provide
contraceptive methods at the site.
- Completing case report forms.
- Assist in follow-up of laboratory result.
- Perform accurate record keeping and check study
forms for completeness and accuracy each day.
Key Requirements:
Education:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine with current
registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
Experience:
- At least one year experience with clinical
research
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in provision of
HIV care including anti-retrovirals.
- Experience in implementing and supervising
research(Public health or clinical studies)
- Working experience with HIV care setting
preferred.
Other skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Excellent leadership, management and
interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Fluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili
required
Applications should include the
following
- A cover letter stating current position (if
applicable); and date available to start working for the study
- A current CV including email and mobile phone
contact information,
- Name and phone number for two professional
referees,
- Two letters of recommendation preferably froma
previous employer,
- A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
- Copies of academic and professional
certificates.
All applications must be sent
electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should
be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 31st October 2014
eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, the Youth, people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.