KEMRI Field Officer Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Field Officer Jobs in Kenya

Position: Field Officer KMR 7 (1 Position)

Location: Thika

Reports to: Project Coordinator.

Purpose

To support community engagement activities, participant recruitment and retention activities for a research clinic team providing services to young and elderly in the general population.

Responsibilities

Work with the clinic team to identify and recruit eligible persons for study participation

Identify and support activities aimed at maintaining high retention of study participants

Conduct outreach activities in order to engage eligible participants

Attend and participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as needed.

Bring to the study teams’ attention any problems, challenges, observed in study activities

Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Education and Professional Training

Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine from a recognized Institution. A HTS course will be an added advantage

Competencies

Basic counseling skills

Basic IT and social media skills

Knowledge of non-communicable diseases care will be an added advantage

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with direct involvement in patient care or outreach- especially in non-communicable diseases clinics /centers

Exposure in a clinical research environment is preferred.

Peer support, outreach and coordination an added advantage

Should be familiar with the Ministry

of Health systems

The eligible candidates will be based in Thika with frequent travel to sites within the Thika region and its environs.

Terms of Employment

Employment is a one-year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.

Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

How to Apply

All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.

Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.

Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 4th October, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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