The KEMRI / University of Washington Study
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI / UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children in Kenya.
Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions.
We are looking for staff who will assist the Study Coordinator in implementing an upcoming clinical trial.
Position Title: Community Health Worker (Study Counselor / Field Worker)
Job Group KMR/8
Location: Kisii
The Community Health Worker will be a part of a mobile team responsible for maintaining the follow-up, retention, and compliance in the clinical trial titled “LACTOLYZE Trial”.
She/he will be responsible for monitoring directly observed therapy of study investigational product at the homes of study participants as well as active follow up of participants who do not return to the clinic for regular study visits.
The Community Health Worker will also be responsible for data collection, direct data entry, and responding to data queries related to directly observed therapy.
The Community Health Worker must be flexible to work outside of business hours and be committed to maintaining very strong relationships with community members and study participants.
She/he will be based in Kisii County where patient recruitment will be happening.
The Community Health Worker will report directly to the Site Coordinator.
She/he is expected to work under minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
- Able to ride a motorcycle and possess a motorcycle riding licence
- Speaking and understanding Kisii language
- Proficiency in computer application
- Must be able to write brief reports and keep records
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Three years of working experience as a counselor
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
- Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
- Ability to foster trust and open-communication with study participants
- Good problem solver and communicator
- Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in participants follow-up/tracing
- Experience working with breastfeeding mothers and providing lactation support
- Experience working with infants
- Experience in HIV Counseling
- Experience with data entry
- Have worked in a research environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct and report directly observed therapy to the enrolled study participants
- Collection of accurate information from the study participants in line with the standards and guidelines set in the study protocol
- Schedule and prepare a work plan of follow up visits and reminders for study participants
- Report back to the supervisors on the Lactolyze study related adverse events
- Ensure that all the relevant case report forms are administered appropriately and all questions asked during the interviews
- Check their 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
- Ensure that one has requisite supplies in time
- Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for completion of duties assigned
- Use motorcycles to carry out Lactolyze trial related activities as assigned by the supervisors
- Responsible for the security, maintenance, and renewal of motorcycle license
- Remind participants of upcoming visits
- Conduct home visits of participants who don’t attend regularly scheduled visits
- Attend all the weekly meetings in time and report on progress of work
- Must be a team player
- Any other assigned/ delegated duties by the management
- Fill-in for site staff members when necessary
- Uphold the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW Organization
Terms of Employment: The positions will be at a 100% FTE. It will be a one-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales
If you meet the above requirements, please follow the link below to complete the application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WuwnVELTifh3r90hatMJxboIkB5XW4lBKznMd0sLA1Y/edit
And send your updated CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees
to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com
to reach us by Monday 23rd May 2022 at 5.00 p.m.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DEIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN AND 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 CASES IMMEDIATELY.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The KEMRI / University of Washington Study
P.O. Box 2651-00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 0725646548