CHV NEO, a mHealth trial studying the effect community-based digital communication on neonatal mortality, Essential newborn care provision and care seeking is seeking Study Retention Officers.
Objective of this
Position: To conduct study duties supporting participants for an RCT
study of mothers and infants.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
· Describe the study to
women attending MNCH and conduct screening with facility clients to assess
interest in and eligibility for participation in the research study.
· Recruit and enroll participants into the study and other related study procedures.
· Input/Record data per
approved Standard Operating Procedures in an electronic database using tablets;
communicate with data manager to transfer records and maintain devices.
· Respond to patient study
questions and concerns when necessary and as per the SOP and referring
participants to appropriate care as needed.
· Maintain proper
communication between study site and study coordinator
· Maintain adequate
supplies at the study sites (for example, study forms)
· Ensure strict compliance
with ethical requirements for conduct of research, privacy and confidentiality
of study participants and their data including supporting the informed consent
process.
· Submit summaries of
recruitment and enrolment to the study coordinator and suggest any improvements
to the study flow as appropriate.
· Provide support in
active trading and retention of study participants in the study including home
visits.
· Attend regular meetings
with the Study coordinator to discuss study progress and activities
· Provide support for
non-research activities at the facility.
· Any other duties as
assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Requirements:
· Diploma/Degree in social
work/Community Health/ counselling psychology or a related field
· Familiar with Maternal
and Child Health needs of the community
· Experience working in
the community
· Interest in maternal,
child and neonatal health
· At least t wo years
research experience
· Excellent computer
skills(Attach certificate)
· Excellent use REDCAP for
data collection
· Held a previous position
in Maternal and Child Health
· Excellent communication
skills: Must be able to communicate regularly with study coordinator via email
and Zoom
· Good organizational
skills
· Able to work with
minimal supervision
· Language skills: fluency
in English, Kiswahili, MUST be fluent in LUO
· Team player with ability
to work closely with other study staff at the site
· Flexibility in the job
location and start period.
· Ability to input data
into Android Tablet.
· Must have an up to date
certificate in Human Subjects.
Applications must
include the following:
· CLICK HERE to complete our online
application form
· Complete CV with 3
referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
· Relevant certificates
and testimonials
If qualified for the above post, please send your CV and
testimonials addressed to the Principal Investigator, CHVNeo study to the
email: chvneo2022@gmail.com by 12th December, 2022.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
