Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Key Responsibilities: Collection of accurate information from the study participants in line with the standards and guidelines set in the study protocol Schedule and prepare a work plan of follow up visits and reminders for study participants Report back to the supervisors on the Study related adverse events Ensure that all the relevant case report forms (CRFs) are administered appropriately and all questions asked during the interviews Check their 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 Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for completion of duties assigned Use motorcycles to carry out Study related activities as assigned by the supervisors Responsible for the security, maintenance, and renewal of motorcycle license Remind participants of upcoming visits Conduct home visits of participants who don’t attend regularly scheduled visits Attend all the weekly meetings in time and report on progress of work Must be a team player Any other assigned/ delegated duties by the Deputy Study Coordinator Fill-in for site staff members when necessary Vacancy Requirements: Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution Mandatory Able to ride a motorcycle and possess a valid motorcycle riding licence Mandatory Proficiency in computer application Mandatory Must be able to write brief reports and keep records Mandatory Excellent communication and organizational skills Mandatory Three years of working experience as a counselor Mandatory Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills Mandatory Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity Mandatory Ability to foster trust and open-communication with study participants Mandatory Good problem solver and communicator Mandatory Experience in participants follow-up/tracing Mandatory Experience working with infants Mandatory Experience in HIV Counseling Mandatory Experience with data entry Mandatory Have worked in a research environment Mandatory
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Community Health Worker - Homa-Bay At Kenya Medical Research - Kemri
Government
full time
Homa Bay
Posted 14 hours ago