Health Facility Recorder, KMR 10( 7 position)
Reports to: Field Technologist
Job Description
The Health Facility Recorders will report to the Field Technologist and will be responsible for identifying patients with shigella at health facilities in Siaya County. S/he will maintain log books, complete forms, and facilitate collection of health facility data, as related to malaria hospitalization and mortality.
O-level Secondary education with a minimum grade of D+ (plus)
Must be willing to reside within the study area
Fluency in English, Dholuo and Swahili, written and spoken, with fluency in the local language
spoken in the study area will be an added advantage
At least one year research work experience
Familiarity with and in possession of a valid certificate of Good Clinical Practices
Experience in taking anthropometric measurement
Skills, knowledge and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with members of the community and health facility staffs
Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a team player
Able to operate and use tablets for data collection or be willing and ready to learn and use handheld
electronic devices.
Able to devote additional time for the study including working over national and public holidays,
weekends etc
Be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest and hardworking
Duties and Responsibilities.
Collect accurate, complete surveillance data in the study hospital using the laptops/tablets
Collect rectal swabs and whole stool samples as per study protocol
Compile weekly/monthly study progress reports
Perform and record accurate anthropometric measurements
Record information using a study form on a digital platform.
Resolve all the discrepancies in data and go back to the field to clarify
Ensure maintenance of study supplies at hospital
Attend all study meetings on time and report on progress of work
Complete any other duties assigned or delegated by the supervisor
Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one-year contract with a probation period for the first 3 months and salary is as per the stated grade
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Applications MUST include the following:If you are interested and meet the outlined criteria, please apply toDeputy Director, CGHR, POBox 1578-40100, Kisumu not later than January 30, 2022.Submit your application including documents via Email address cghr@kemri.org
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED 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 SELECTION 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
Apply via :
cghr@kemri.org
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