Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vacancy No. CGHR/128/02/20
Program Description: This Program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) whose remit is to conduct research in Malaria/HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, the Malaria Branch, Kisumu, has a vacancy in IMPROVE-WP5 study for the following position.
Position: Community Interviewer (5 Positions) KMR 11
Location: HomaBay and Kisumu
Reporting to: Study Coordinator
Working hours: Flexible, depending on conditions in the field.
Job Description
The Field worker will report directly to the study coordinator and field supervisor. S/He will be responsible for ensuring that the timely data collection in the field is conducted in the highest standards possible as per the IMPROVE-WP5 study protocol and GCP. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity. .

Responsibilities
• Collect accurate data from the study participants in line with the standards and guidelines set in the study protocol
• Schedule and prepare a work plan for phone calls, home follow up visits and reminders for scheduled visits for participants
• Ensure that all the relevant case reports and appointment cards are administered appropriately
• Ensure that all research questions are administered during the interviews
• Check questionnaires for accuracy and completeness at the end of interviews
• Keep clean and comprehensive records of study visits and their outcomes
• Conduct debriefing with the study participants at conclusion of interviews
• Conduct home visits to follow up participants
• Ensure that one has requisite supplies in time
• Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for completion of duties assigned
• Use motorcycles to carry out study trial related activities as assigned by the supervisors
• Responsible for the security, maintenance and timely renewal of motorcycle license

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• Education: – O’Levels C – (minus)
• Must be willing to reside within the study area
• Languages: – Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written
• Knowledge and skills: – Must be able to use a smart phone or tablet to collect data
• MUST be in possession of a valid driving/riding license with emphasis in Class F and G and a competent motor cycle rider.
• Knowledge of GCP principles
• At least two years research experience

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send in their applications to:
The Deputy Director, KEMRI-CGHR,
P. O. Box 1578- 40100,
Kisumu
Applications are due no later than: March 26, 2020.
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 RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY

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