A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking for motivated individual to fill in the following position: Field Officer Intern (One position) –To be based in Nairobi
Purpose
The purpose of the internship is to be trained in recruitment and retention activities for a
research clinic team.
The
field officer intern will be trained
on the following responsibilities:–
- Support the retention team in activities aimed at maintaining high
retention of study participants.
- Conduct
outreach activities in order to maintain high retention of study participants.
- Participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as
needed.
- Bring
to the study teams’ attention any problems, challenges,
observed in study activities
- Perform other duties as
assigned or required.
Education and
Professional Training
- Diploma in counseling, social work, nursing or clinical medicine from a recognized Institution
- Training
in reproductive health sciences would be an added advantage
Competencies
- Basic counseling skills
- Basic IT and social media skills
- Experience
on health issues with communities
- Basic knowledge of reproductive
health
- Prior work experience with
young women
Terms
of Engagement:
Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may
be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.
How to Apply
Please
Note:
i. A stipend will be provided.
ii. Interns will be expected to
take up a personal accident cover and medical insurance cover
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their
application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through email: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 2nd June 2022.
KEMRI
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED 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 RECRUITMENT 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.
