KMR/ 7
Vacancy No. FN-017-06-2020
Reports to: Lead Research Assistant
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
The first 3 months is a probation period
Position summary: The Adolescent Peer Leads will work closely with study participants to identify and address barriers to engagement in care, provide psychosocial support, and work resourcefully to re-engage them in HIV care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for delivering e-navigation and in-person navigation intervention with regular contact per study protocol.
Conduct participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, and randomization/re- randomization.
Complete study surveys, evaluations and enter data into ODK
Conduct home visits and follow ups for study participants
Trace patients by phone and or in the field
Maintain strong positive relationships with community and community leaders to facilitate tracing activities.
Assist caregivers and adolescents with disclosure support
Assist in defaulter tracking
Work closely with study participants to identify and address barriers to engagement in care, provide psychosocial support, and work resourcefully to re-engage them in HIV care.
Maintain study registers, logs, and files and make sure all study documents are kept secure and locked.
Write reports and participate in study meetings as required.
Engagement in adolescent support groups.
Qualifications
Must have form Four Certificate
Must be living with HIV and provide evidence of a CCC number in a facility of enrollment and be ready to disclose.
Must come from the community they serve
Possess a desire to work compassionately with adolescent and young people
Must be proficient in English, Swahili and local dialect spoken in the health facility catchment area.
Strong knowledge of local community, culture and geography
Excellent computer skills
Leadership experience preferred (e.g. from school, church or any other)
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