Vacancy: CGHR /178/02/21
Program Description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be conducting a large community-based study of Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) aimed at reducing malaria transmission in western Kenya. The 3-year project is part of a larger international ATSB consortium involving three countries in Africa, and international partners in the UK and USA. As part of this effort, KEMRI is searching for an exceptional trial manager with three years of relevant work experience to lead the study team.
J/G KMR 10
No of Positions: 6
Location: Alego Usonga
Reports to: Research Scientist
Job Description
The Community Interviewer will report directly to the Research Scientist, he/she will be responsible for consenting study participants, collecting timely and accurate data in his/her assigned households. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
Essential Requirements:
O-level Secondary Education with a Minimum grade of C-(Minus)
Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written
Ability to ride a motorcycle
Knowledge of office computer packages or ability to work with smart phones
Must be able to write brief reports and keep records.
MUST be a resident or willing to live and work in Alego Usonga
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities.
The Community Interviewers’ responsibilities shall include and not be limited to the following:
Consent study participants
Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (adults) and/or heelprick (infants)
Prepare a Dried Blood Spots (DBS) on filter paper
Prepare Blood slides (BS)
Perform a Malaria RDT.
Complete study forms accurately and completely
Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with the Research
Scientist to arrange for transport to the laboratory
Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages
Communicate with the Research Scientist on field issues
Ensure that one has requisite supplies in good time
Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work
Be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking
Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries
Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.
Must be able to relate well with Ministry of Health staff and the community.
Terms of Employment: 1(one) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with probation in the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI pay grade depending on education and experience
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Use the emails(s) below to apply Applications MUST include the following:Applications should be sent through the emails below no later than March 3, 2021 and indicate the vacancy number as the email subject.KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED
PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION,
INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITYOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted
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