Job Description

Community Health Worker job, Latest Social Work Jobs in Kenya December, 

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya and as currently established and dully accredited to continue to operate as such under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. KEMRI’s vision is “to be a leading centre of excellence in human health research” and its mission is “to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building and service delivery”.

KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following positions:-

 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER, JOB GROUP KMR/8 – (1 POSITION – CCR)

 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Officer. The duties and responsibilities will entail:-

Responsibilities

•  Identify potential study participants to be entered into research


• Prescreen potential


• Trace participants for follow-up clinics;


• Collecting and analyzing community health data for planning health care intervention programs;


• Mobilizing communities to identify health challenges to facilitate development of promotion materials;


• Participating in health education and promotion in the communities


• Working with health care teams as a Community health resource person;


• Perform any other duty as requested by the study team leader

Qualifications

• Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;


• Proficiency in computer application; and


• Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution


• Organization Skills


• Communication Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Team player

Terms of Employment: Employment is for one (1) year contract, as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.

The following will be required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.

Kindly attach your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.

How to Apply

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.org/careers – E-Recruitment Portal on or before 23rd   December 2021 latest 5.00 p.m.

Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.org for more details on the advertisement.

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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