(8 Positions)
KMR/7 Vacancy No. FN-031-07-2021
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duration: A renewable one year contract, as per KEMRI scheme of service. The first three months being probation period.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Nursing, Public Health, Sociology, Community Health & Development; Social Work,
Counselling or any other relevant health/social sciences required. Bachelor’s Degree qualification in the related field preferred
Experience with community-based research for public health or clinical studies preferred
Experience with research studies or programs on TB/COVID-19 will be an added advantage
Training and experience in conducting quantitative surveys preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement all components of the study protocol at the site level
Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for all study components
Explaining the study to and recruiting eligible participants for the study
Administering informed consent and enrolling eligible participants
Administering baseline assessments surveys for participants recruited into the study
Assist in sample collection for SARS-CoV-2 screening
Regularly monitoring participants progress as per the study protocol
Conduct routine follow up visits and assessments of the participants during the study period
Conduct contact tracing for close contacts of all TB and COVID-19 cases confirmed
Ensure completeness of all data collected
Participate in study meetings (in-person, internet conference calls)
Assist with dissemination of study findings
May perform other project related duties as requested or required
Other required skills:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholou required
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and organize workload
Excellent time and resource management skills
Ability to work with tight timelines and meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
High level of competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be willing to work in informal and low-income settlement
Flexibility to work non-business hours; being available for calls outside of business hours due to time differences between the U.S. and Kenya
Applications should include the following:
Letter of application (Indicate Vacancy Number) and date available to start working for the study
A current CV including email and mobile phone contact
Name and phone number for two professional referees
Two letters of recommendation
A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
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