Clerk (Interviewer) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

 J/G KMR 10

No of Positions: 6

Reports to: Research ScientistJob DescriptionThe Community Interviewer will report directly to the Research Scientist, he/she will be responsible for consenting study participants, collecting timely and accurate data in his/herassigned households. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity'

Essential Requirements:

• O-level Secondary Education with a Minimum grade of C-(Minus)
• Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written
• Ability to ride a motorcycle
• Knowledge of office computer packages or ability to work with smart phones
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records.
• MUST be a resident or willing to live and work in Alego Usonga

Responsibilities

• The Community Interviewers’ responsibilities shall include and not be limited to the following:
• Consent study participants
• Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (adults) and/or heelprick (infants)
• Prepare a Dried Blood Spots (DBS) on filter paper
• Prepare Blood slides (BS)
• Perform a Malaria RDT.
• Complete study forms accurately and completely
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with the Research
• Scientist to arrange for transport to the laboratory
• Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages
• Communicate with the Research Scientist on field issues
• Ensure that one has requisite supplies in good time
• Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work
• Be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking
• Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries
• Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.
• Must be able to relate well with Ministry of Health staff and the community.