Retention Officer
Community Tracker (4 Posts)
Laboratory Technologist Internship
K MR /7 (K) Vacancy No. FN-025-11-2019
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of
Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Responsibilities
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Oversee the trackers retention
activities
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Continuously Assess retention rates
per participant per tracker and support as needed
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Consult with management and take lead
in the Multi-disciplinary team meeting
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Keep track of the transport
reimbursement log and oversee update as needed in liaison with reception
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Provide timely reports and solutions
to gaps.
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Track and do summary report of all
missed visits and tracing efforts
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Confirm and address participant
relocation
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Engage with stakeholder i.e. School
administration, parents, student and peers to foster retention of participants
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Review and update retention SOP as
needed
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Review retention strategy in
consultation with the team
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Retention incentives procurement and
distribution
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Time to time community engagement,
school retention club and health talk
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Link with parents, participants and
clinic
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Work hand in hand with the CLO and
lead clinic person in addressing any retention matters regarding participants
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Develop training materials and
Mentorship of study staff
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Identifies gaps and issues that
require attention and channels them appropriately.
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Ensures privacy and confidentiality.
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Performs other duties as may be
assigned to him/her by the study coordinator
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Works in a professional and ethical
manner with competence, accountability and integrity
Qualifications
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Diploma in nursing – Registered
Community Health Nurse (KRCHN).
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Must be registered with the Nursing
officer’s council of Kenya.
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Extensive experience working in
Research
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Experience and interest in working in
an innovative and demanding environment.
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Ability to multitask, problem solve,
and work with others to resolve challenges.
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Strong communication, training,
leadership skills
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Excellent organizational skills
Required Experience/Skills
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Two years working experience as
community tracker or related function
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Work experience working in a clinical
set up and Good documentation skills with high attention to detail
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Commitment to integrity and
high-quality performance
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Good interpersonal skills and ability
to work in a team
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Keen and attentive to detail
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Ability to task-shift
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Ability to work independently, team
player, good communicator, respectful, flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and
proactive
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Articulate in both verbal and written
communication in English and Swahili. Luo speakers have an added advantage.
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Computer literacy
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Counselling skills
Applicants should attach the following:
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Letter of Application (Indicate
Vacancy Number) and date available to start working for the study
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Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with
Telephone number and e-mail address
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Two letters of reference with contact
telephone numbers
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Copies of Academic Certificates and
Transcripts
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A copy of the latest pay slip (if
applicable)
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A copy of National Identity card or
passport
How To Apply
All applications to be done through email hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org.
Community Tracker (4 Posts)
K MR /7 (K) Vacancy No. FN-026-11-2019
Reports to: Community Liaison Officer
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of
Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Responsibilities
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Community engagement
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Community sensitization and
mobilization for the study.
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Work with CORPS to map study area and
recruit potential subjects
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Hold regular meetings and
communication with local leaders and Community Units
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Network with stakeholders
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Participate in accelerated
mobilization (distributing flyers and posters and conducting a mobile campaign
with a public address system to mobilize the community.
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Liaise with community leaders,
gatekeepers and the community members about the study in consultation with the
CLO.
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Community Advisory Board formulation
and continuously liaising with the board
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Participant recruitment activities
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Conducting outreach activities and
participant referral
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Escorting participant’s home as
needed
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Counselling and informed consent
process
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Develop and review participant
recruitment SOP and implement strategies
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Participant referral to site
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Participant retention activities
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Obtaining and updating participant
locator information
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Report writing on recruitment and
retention strategies and updating of the community diary
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Develop and review participant
retention SOP and implement strategies
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Participate in health talks at the
site and health facilities
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Participant physical and phone
tracing as needed.
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Ability to hold discussions with
teachers, parents and guardians regarding their respective children’s
retention.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Community health, Social
Sciences, social work, sociology, psychological counselling or other related
fields.
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Experience in working in a busy
clinical research set up with extensive hands-on experience working in with
communities and other stakeholders.
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Experience working in a busy
reproductive health service provision/promotion organization or delivery of
contraceptive services.
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Good Clinical Practice training/Human
Subjects Protection training is an added advantage
Required Experience/Skills
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Two years working experience as
community tracker or related function
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Commitment to integrity and
high-quality performance
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Good ability to work in a team
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Keen and attentive to detail
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Ability to task-shift
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Ability to work independently, team
player, good communicator, respectful, flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and
proactive
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Articulate in both verbal and written
communication in English and Swahili. Luo speakers have an added advantage.
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Experience in mobilizing the
community especially youth and women organizations
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Computer literacy
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Counselling skills
Applicants should attach the following:
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Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy
Number) and date available to start working for the study
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Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
with Telephone number and e-mail address
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Two letters of reference with contact
telephone numbers
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Copies of Academic Certificates and
Transcripts
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A copy of the latest pay slip (if
applicable)
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A copy of National Identity card or
passport
How To Apply
All applications to be done through email hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org.
Laboratory Technologist Internship
Qualifications
Must possess a Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of
the following fields; –
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Medical Laboratory Technology 2
positions
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Applied Biology 1 position
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Must be registered with KMLTTB
Language: Excellent and proven written and verbal English and
Kiswahili.
In addition, the applicants must:
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Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of
age
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Should have graduated and obtained
the relevant final certificate
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Provide a Certificate of good conduct
Personal Attributes
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Should possess interpersonal and
communication skills
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Must be goal oriented, dynamic,
passionate and self-starter
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A person of integrity
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Should possess strong analytical
skills
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Must be computer literate.
Please Note
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Appointment is for a period of one
(1) year non-renewable and is subject to availability of funds.
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A stipend will be paid but successful
candidates will cater for their own transport, accommodation and upkeep during
this period.
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Interns will be expected to take up a
personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover
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KEMRI/the project WILL NOT offer
employment after the completion of internship.
How to Apply
Applications should include the following:
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Letter of Application indicating the
field of study
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Current Resume or CV with names and
contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
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Copies of Certificates and
transcripts.
Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. BOX 1578, 40100, KISUMU not
later than December 9, 2019.
