Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

Program description:
This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in Malaria, HIV, Parasitology, TB and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, the collaboration would like to fill a vacancy in the following position for the ReSCOV Study within the DGHP branch
Position: Field Technicians (3 Positions) KMR 10
Location: Siaya , Manyatta
Reporting to: Study Coordinator

Essential Qualifications
• O-Level secondary education with a minimum grade of a D+ (plus)
• Good command of English, Kiswahili and Dholuo in written and spoken
• Minimum of 1-year experience in public or behavioral health research

Desired Qualities
• Ability to maintain project schedules and work extra hours as needed
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities independently, in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Attention to details and good work ethics
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records that are clear and legible
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Must be courteous, proactive, hardworking and have good organizational skills

Job description:
Reporting to the study coordinator the field technician will be responsible for consenting, follow up and retention of study participants. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
• Assist in identification of potential participants
• Consent and recruit eligible participants
• Ensure consistent implementation of research protocol over time
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive research information
• Participate in monthly program meetings
• Any other duties as assigned

Applications MUST include the following:

Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER) Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address Letters of reference from your referees Copies of Certificates and transcripts
Terms of Employment: 1(one) year contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months. Remuneration: Compensation is within the relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment -E-Recruitment Portal on or before 20th March 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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