Program Description: This Program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research
Institute and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) whose remit is
to conduct research in Malaria/HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued
growth, the Malaria Branch, Kisumu, has a vacancy in IMPROVE-WP5 study for the
following position.
Position: Community Interviewer (5 Positions) KMR
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Location: HomaBay and Kisumu
Reporting to: Study Coordinator
Working hours: Flexible, depending on conditions in
the field.
Job Description
The Field worker will report directly
to the study coordinator and field supervisor. S/He will be responsible for
ensuring that the timely data collection in the field is conducted in the
highest standards possible as per the IMPROVE-WP5 study protocol and GCP. S/he
must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and
ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
Qualifications
- Education: –
O’Levels C – (minus)
- Must be
willing to reside within the study area
- Languages: –
Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written
- Knowledge
and skills: – Must be able to use a smart phone or
tablet to collect data
- MUST be
in possession of a valid driving/riding license with emphasis in Class F
and G and a competent motor cycle rider.
- Knowledge of GCP principles
- At least two years research experience
Desirable qualities
- Previous experience in research and
particularly working within the community
- Work with minimal supervision and be a team
player
- Able to devote additional time for the study
including working over the national and public holidays
- Must be able to communicate effectively with
members of the community and health facility staff
- Experience with qualitative data collection
e.g. in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
Responsibilities
- Collect accurate data from the study
participants in line with the standards and guidelines set in the study
protocol
- Schedule and prepare a work plan for phone
calls, home follow up visits and reminders for scheduled visits for
participants
- Ensure that all the relevant case reports and
appointment cards are administered appropriately
- Ensure that all research questions are
administered during the interviews
- Check questionnaires for accuracy and completeness
at the end of interviews
- Keep clean and comprehensive records of study
visits and their outcomes
- Conduct debriefing with the study participants
at conclusion of interviews
- Conduct home visits to follow up participants
- Ensure that one has requisite supplies in time
- Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for
completion of duties assigned
- Use motorcycles to carry out study trial
related activities as assigned by the supervisors
- Responsible for the security, maintenance and
timely renewal of motorcycle license
- Attend all the weekly meetings in time and
report on progress of work
- Any other duties assigned/ delegated from time
to time by your immediate supervisor
Terms of Employment
Six (6) months fixed-term contract as
per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first one and half (1.5)
months. Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on
educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary
scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
Applications should include the
following
- Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
- Current Resume or CV, with names and contact
information
- 3 names of referees included in the CV or 3
letters of reference
- Copies of Certificates or transcripts
- Copies of KEMRI approved GCP certificate
(CITI, FHI 360, NIH)
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to
the;
Deputy Director, CGHR,
P. O. Box 1578 – 40100,
Kisumu to reach him not later
than March 26, 2020
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM
MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY
STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING
OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
