Retention Officer
Community Tracker
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
- Oversee
the trackers retention activities
- Continuously
Assess retention rates per participant per tracker and support as needed
- Consult
with management and take lead in the Multi-disciplinary team meeting
- Keep
track of the transport reimbursement log and oversee update as needed in
liaison with reception
- Provide
timely reports and solutions to gaps.
- Track
and do summary report of all missed visits and tracing efforts
- Confirm
and address participant relocation
- Engage
with stakeholder i.e. School administration, parents, student and peers to
foster retention of participants
- Review
and update retention SOP as needed
- Review
retention strategy in consultation with the team
- Retention
incentives procurement and distribution
- Time
to time community engagement, school retention club and health talk
- Link
with parents, participants and clinic
- Work
hand in hand with the CLO and lead clinic person in addressing any
retention matters regarding participants
- Develop
training materials and Mentorship of study staff
- Identifies
gaps and issues that require attention and channels them appropriately.
- Ensures
privacy and confidentiality.
- Performs
other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the study coordinator
- Works
in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and
integrity
Qualifications
- Diploma
in nursing – Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN).
- Must
be registered with the Nursing officer’s council of Kenya.
- Extensive
experience working in Research
- Experience
and interest in working in an innovative and demanding environment.
- Ability
to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges.
- Strong
communication, training, leadership skills
- Excellent
organizational skills
Required Experience/Skills
- Two
years working experience as community tracker or related function
- Work
experience working in a clinical set up and Good documentation skills with
high attention to detail
- Commitment
to integrity and high-quality performance
- Good
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Keen
and attentive to detail
- Ability
to task-shift
- Ability
to work independently, team player, good communicator, respectful,
flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and proactive
- Articulate
in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili. Luo
speakers have an added advantage.
- Computer
literacy
- Counselling
skills
Applicants should attach the
following:
- Letter
of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number) and date available to start
working for the study
- Current
Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
- Two
letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
- Copies
of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- A
copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
- A
copy of National Identity card or passport
How To Apply
All applications to be done through email hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org.
Community Tracker
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
- Community
engagement
- Community
sensitization and mobilization for the study.
- Work
with CORPS to map study area and recruit potential subjects
- Hold
regular meetings and communication with local leaders and Community Units
- Network
with stakeholders
- Participate
in accelerated mobilization (distributing flyers and posters and
conducting a mobile campaign with a public address system to mobilize the
community.
- Liaise
with community leaders, gatekeepers and the community members about the
study in consultation with the CLO.
- Community
Advisory Board formulation and continuously liaising with the board
- Participant
recruitment activities
- Conducting
outreach activities and participant referral
- Escorting
participant’s home as needed
- Counselling
and informed consent process
- Develop
and review participant recruitment SOP and implement strategies
- Participant
referral to site
- Participant
retention activities
- Obtaining
and updating participant locator information
- Report
writing on recruitment and retention strategies and updating of the
community diary
- Develop
and review participant retention SOP and implement strategies
- Participate
in health talks at the site and health facilities
- Participant
physical and phone tracing as needed.
- Ability
to hold discussions with teachers, parents and guardians regarding their
respective children’s retention.
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Community health, Social Sciences, social work, sociology,
psychological counselling or other related fields.
- Experience
in working in a busy clinical research set up with extensive hands-on
experience working in with communities and other stakeholders.
- Experience
working in a busy reproductive health service provision/promotion
organization or delivery of contraceptive services.
- Good
Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training is an added
advantage
Required Experience/Skills
- Two
years working experience as community tracker or related function
- Commitment
to integrity and high-quality performance
- Good
ability to work in a team
- Keen
and attentive to detail
- Ability
to task-shift
- Ability
to work independently, team player, good communicator, respectful,
flexible, enthusiastic, innovative and proactive
- Articulate
in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili. Luo
speakers have an added advantage.
- Experience
in mobilizing the community especially youth and women organizations
- Computer
literacy
- Counselling
skills
Applicants should attach the
following:
- Letter
of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number) and date available to start
working for the study
- Current
Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
- Two
letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
- Copies
of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- A
copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
- 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; –
- Medical
Laboratory Technology 2 positions
- Applied
Biology 1 position
- Must
be registered with KMLTTB
Language: Excellent and proven written and verbal English
and Kiswahili.
In addition, the applicants must:
In addition, the applicants must:
- Be a
Kenyan youth below 30 years of age
- Should
have graduated and obtained the relevant final certificate
- Provide
a Certificate of good conduct
Personal Attributes
- Should
possess interpersonal and communication skills
- Must
be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
- A
person of integrity
- Should
possess strong analytical skills
- Must
be computer literate.
Please Note
- Appointment
is for a period of one (1) year non-renewable and is subject to
availability of funds.
- A
stipend will be paid but successful candidates will cater for their own
transport, accommodation and upkeep during this period.
- Interns
will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical
Insurance cover
- KEMRI/the
project WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of internship.
How To Apply
Applications should include the following:
- Letter
of Application indicating the field of study
- Current
Resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail
address)
- Copies
of Certificates and transcripts.
Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. BOX 1578, 40100, KISUMU
not later than December 9, 2019.