Community Interviewer - Alego Usonga and Rarieda Sub Counties
Published:KMR 09- Advertised Date: 01/01/0001
- Closing Date: 08/25/2022 17:00:00
- Applications: 329
Job Description
Project Description: This project is as a partnership co-led by KEMRI, LVCT Health and LSTM andinvolving ministry of health at county and national levels.Project Title: C-it-DU-it: Strengthening community health systems in Kenya through ANC datalinkage and use, learning lessons for other contexts.
Key Responsibilities:
- i.Recruit and consent study participants
- ii.Schedule participant for monthly follow up.
- iii.Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (older children) and/or heel prick (infants)
- iv.Prepare dried blood spots (DBS) on filter paper.
- v.Perform a Malaria RDT.
- vi.Complete study forms accurately and completely.
- vii.Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with the study coordinator to arrange for transport to the laboratory.
- viii.Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages.
- ix.Carry out community sensitization and mobilization for the ATSB trial.
- x.Educate the community on the ATSB and communicate with the study coordinator on the concerns and all the field issues.
- xi.Ensure that he/she has requisite supplies in good time.
- xii.Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work.
- xiii.MUST be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking.
- xiv.Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries.
- xv.Must be able to relate well with the MOH staff, CHVs and the community.
- xvi.Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.Secondary Education with a minimum grade of D + (Plus) | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written. | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.GCP certificate | Mandatory |
| 4 | iv.Ability to ride a motorcycle. | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Knowledge of office computer packages (word, excel and PowerPoint) or ability to work with smart phones. | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Experience in data collection using electronic device e.g smartphone or tablet. | Mandatory |
| 7 | vii.Must be able to write brief reports and keep records. | Mandatory |
| 8 | viii.Be a resident or willing to live and work in the study area. | Mandatory |
| 9 | ix.Experience in working in a cohort study and household survey will be an advantage. | Mandatory |
| 10 | x.Experience in collection of blood samples also an added advantage. | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
Salary
0
No. of Vacancies
6
Job Grade
KMR 09
Location
Address:P.O. BOX 54840-00200
Phone No:+254(020)2722541,011990227
City:NAIROBI
Post Code:
Email Address:d365@kemri.go.ke
Our Vission:To be a Leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health
Our Mission:To improve Human Health and Quality of Life 9through Research,Capacity,Building,Innovation and Service Delivery
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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.