Program Description: The
Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a collaboration between
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San
Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP leads the Family
AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV
prevention, care and treatment program working in over 100 clinics in
Nyanza Province, Kenya.
RCTP is seeking motivated
individuals to fill the following vacancies for integrated Community
Case Management of pneumonia, Malaria, diarrhea in Children under 5
years project.
Job Title: Research Assistant / Enumerator (36 Positions)
Reports to: Sub County Project Officers
Duty Station: Homa Bay, Rachuonyo North, Rachuonyo South, Suba, Mbita, Ndhiwa
Duration: 1 Month, starting Mid July, 2013
Vacancy No. FN-036-06-2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Making initial contacts with potential study subjects and, introducing the study to them,
- Establishing rapport and facilitating community entry to the other members of the research team.
- Conducting in-depth interviews with the participants;
- Preparing research field notes for review by members of the research team;
- Serve as language interpreter
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Nursing, Clinical medicine or any other related field. Degree holders in the related fields are also encouraged to apply.
- Post-qualification experience in conducting research will be an advantage
- Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication required.
- Fluency of Dholuo language is mandatory
- Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people.
- Applicants must be resident in the different districts in which the study will be conducted and should indicate the district in which they are to work in.
- Computer Literacy is required.
Applications must include the following:
- A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
- A current CV with names anti telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of academic and professional certificates anti copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
All applications must be
sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies
which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address
by 14th June 2013:
hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI - RCTP/ FACES Program
P.0 Box 614-40100
Kisumu
KEMRI - RCTP/ FACES Program
P.0 Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advert.