KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Community Liaison Officer - Kisii
- Advertised Date: 05/06/25
- Closing Date: 05/19/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 59
Job Tite/Designation
Community Liaison Officer - Kisii
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Act as a primary point of contact for the community, keeping them informed about project progress, plans, and any relevant updates
- ii. Help ensure that the project aligns with the community's needs and expectations, addressing any potential cultural or social sensitivities
- iii. Map screening locations and mobile community members for screening and follow-up, ensuring smooth coordination between the research team, the screening team, and the hospital staff.
- iv. Coordinate community eye health outreach programmes, including planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and post-event reporting.
- v. Conduct health education sessions in communities to raise awareness about the EARN trial
- vi. Distribute health education materials tailored to local communities to support community mobilization and awareness about the trial.
- vii. Ensure screening, outreach, and research activities comply with public health guidelines, hospital policies, and donor requirements.
- viii. Establish and maintain strong relationships with the County and sub-county health departments, Operations Eyesight Universal, Kisii Eye Hospital, and community health promoters to support outreach efforts and referral networks.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in Public Health, Social science, or Mass communication & Journalism | Mandatory |
| 2 | Experience in coordinating community eye health outreach programmes | Mandatory |
| 3 | Knowledge of research ethics and good clinical practice | Mandatory |
| 4 | Willingness to live in Kisii County and travel extensively within the area | Mandatory |
| 5 | Community mobilization | Mandatory |
| 6 | Communication and reporting skills | Mandatory |
| 7 | Problem-solving skills | Mandatory |
| 8 | Project planning and management | Mandatory |
| 9 | Customer relations management | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 08
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.