Kenya Medical Research Community Health Worker Job
Choose your goal below:
Kenya Medical Research Community Health Worker Job
Community Health Worker Job, Current Medical Jobs In Kenya
The KEMRI/USA Medical Research Directorate-Kenya is a research organization affiliated with
the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Our mission is to develop and test improved means for
predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious diseases. We are looking for a motivated
individual to fill the following position at the Kericho Field Station
Title: Community Health Worker (1 post) Grade: KMR 8
Reporting to: Principal Investigator
Position Summary:
The position serves as the POC for all community-related activities and carries out community mobilization for current and upcoming research studies.
Job Specification:
The duties and responsibilities at this level will include the following:
- Plan and execute community education and engagement that aim to create a researchliterate society.
- Assist with organizing stakeholder engagement meetings to sensitize, update and give feedback on the research studies to the site’s stakeholders.
- Survey and assessment of potential mobilization/recruitment sites.
- Mobilization of the target population to participate in Research Studies.
- Ensure that the right study population is reached in the community and assess the participant for enrollment as per the protocol requirements promptly.
- Maintain and update participants’ contact information to ensure retention.
- Distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
- Compile and present reports required for different research protocols.
- Promote other prevention activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of participants.
- Provide any necessary Psychosocial Support.
- Reinforce adherence to study activities.
Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- At least four (4) years of relevant work experience;
- Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Proficiency in computer application;
- Demonstrated work performance and results; and
- Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Planning and Organization Skills.
- Communication and report writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- A good team player.
Terms of Employment:
- One (1) year renewable contract.
- Probation period for the first three (3) months
- Remuneration: Salary is based on the KEMRI salary scale.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae, 3 testimonials, copies of certificates and daytime telephone contact(s) no later than 11th October 2023 to: Kericho.HR@usamru-k.org
Get a job faster!
Join Over 15,000 Satisfied Job Seekers Who’ve Gotten Jobs. Upload Your CV. Get Job Alerts Daily. Don’t Miss Out On Your Next Job Opportunity. Register Your CV With US. It’s FREE. Click Here To Register Your CV.