Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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Develop, review and adhere to the study standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Sensitize the community/health facilities teams on the study- Provide health education on PMTCT, stigma, IPV, and CMD self-care to participants.
Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study coordinator.
Screen and enroll study participants and Administer Informed Consent administration per study protocol.
Administer study questionnaires as per protocol, accurately record the data and perform quality checks before submitting the data.
Use the Decision Support Electronic Health Record (DSEHR) system to prioritize participant care and monitor participants' progress throughout the study.
Lead the multidisciplinary team (MDT) case reviews for study participants and keep the MDT team up to date on participant progress.
Lead the Virtual Psychiatric review process for referred participants- by planning with the psychiatrist for the review of participants and presenting the case during the Virtual psychiatrist review.
Provide support to mentor mothers to deliver PM+ intervention to participants as per study protocol.
Interact with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding participants' confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting their well-being
Collaborate closely with other members of the research team-Psychiatric nurses, Mentor mothers, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff, and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff.
Attend weekly study meetings and Prepare and share reports on the progress of the intervention.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Vacancy Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, anthropology or a related field from a recognized institution. Mandatory
Previous experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is essential. Mandatory
Registered with relevant professional body. Mandatory
Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in data entry and management. Mandatory
Training in behavioral health management is an added advantage. Added Advantage
Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Mandatory
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting. Mandatory
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Mandatory
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment. Mandatory
Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care. Desirable
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy. Desirable
Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse patient populations. Desirable
Problem-solving skills and ability to think critically. Desirable
Commitment to continuous professional development and learning. Desirable
Experience working with electronic health records systems is an advantage. Desirable
Familiarity with evidence-based practices in behavioral health management. Desirable
Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment. Desirable
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