Vacancy title:
Research Assistants -Siaya
Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research - KEMRIDeadline of this Job:
02 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Vacancy No. FN-02-11-2022
Duration: 9 Months as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Mobilize and sensitize facility health workers on cervical cancer screening and prevention
• Conduct health talks to patients on cervical cancer screening and treatment
• Conduct community engagement and entry through meetings and regular communication with key stakeholders on cervical cancer screening.
• Define and manage client flow to cervical cancer screening rooms to eliminate missed opportunities for screenings and treatment
• Ensure all study data collection tools and consent forms are available and kept in a safe lockable cabinet.
• Attend facility departmental and PI meetings sharing study updates
• Conduct pre-test and post- test interviews using tablet computers
• Data collection, entry, and cleaning using REDCap and Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Conduct In-depth interviews and develop transcripts from transcription and translation
• Lead study focus groups with the support of the study coordinator and Principal Investigators
• Conduct participant tracing through phone call reminders, short message service (SMS), and home tracking by the use of locator information
• Other duties as assigned by data management, Study coordinator, or Study Principal Investigators.
Qualifications
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Community Health, Sociology, and Social Work. A degree in any health-related course will be an added advantage.
• At least two years relevant experience in research or clinical setting, preferably with significant counseling and social science department role
• Experience in working in HIV care or communities affected by HIV/AIDS
• Experience in conducting surveys, in-depth interviews or focus groups, and working in the community will be an added advantage
Other required skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Data collection and entry experience using REDCap (and/or ODK) (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Luo required
• Must be keen and attentive to details and can keenly follow instructions and procedures
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Job application procedure
• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
• Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the Email
• Must include a current CV with names of at least three 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: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 2nd December, 2022.
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