Adolescent Peer lead at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)
- Published date: June 11, 2020
- Category: Research
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
KMR/ 7
Vacancy No. FN-017-06-2020
Reports to: Lead Research Assistant
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
The first 3 months is a probation period
Position summary: The Adolescent Peer Leads will work closely with study participants to identify and address barriers to engagement in care, provide psychosocial support, and work resourcefully to re-engage them in HIV care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for delivering e-navigation and in-person navigation intervention with regular contact per study protocol.
- Conduct participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, and randomization/re- randomization.
- Complete study surveys, evaluations and enter data into ODK
- Conduct home visits and follow ups for study participants
- Trace patients by phone and or in the field
- Maintain strong positive relationships with community and community leaders to facilitate tracing activities.
- Assist caregivers and adolescents with disclosure support
- Assist in defaulter tracking
- Work closely with study participants to identify and address barriers to engagement in care, provide psychosocial support, and work resourcefully to re-engage them in HIV care.
- Maintain study registers, logs, and files and make sure all study documents are kept secure and locked.
- Write reports and participate in study meetings as required.
- Engagement in adolescent support groups.
Qualifications
- Must have form Four Certificate
- Must be living with HIV and provide evidence of a CCC number in a facility of enrollment and be ready to disclose.
- Must come from the community they serve
- Possess a desire to work compassionately with adolescent and young people
- Must be proficient in English, Swahili and local dialect spoken in the health facility catchment area.
- Strong knowledge of local community, culture and geography
- Excellent computer skills
- Leadership experience preferred (e.g. from school, church or any other)
Method of Application
Applications to be done through the email below- (Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of your Email)
Applicants should attach the following:
- Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number) and date available to start working for the study
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
- Two letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
- Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts • A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
- A copy of National Identity card or passport
KEMRI or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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