Community Interviewer - Alego Usonga and Rarieda Sub Counties - 6 Positions at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and consent study participants
• Schedule participant for monthly follow up.
• Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (older children) and/or heel prick (infants)
• Prepare dried blood spots (DBS) on filter paper.
• Perform a Malaria RDT.
• Complete study forms accurately and completely.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with the study coordinator to arrange for transport to the laboratory.
• Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages.
• Carry out community sensitization and mobilization for the ATSB trial.
• Educate the community on the ATSB and communicate with the study coordinator on the concerns and all the field issues.
• Ensure that he/she has requisite supplies in good time.
• Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work.
• MUST be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking.
• Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries.
• Must be able to relate well with the MOH staff, CHVs and the community.
• Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Secondary Education with a minimum grade of D + (Plus)    
• Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written.    
• GCP certificate    
• Ability to ride a motorcycle.    
• Knowledge of office computer packages (word, excel and PowerPoint) or ability to work with smart phones.    
• Experience in data collection using electronic device e.g smartphone or tablet.    
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records.    
• Be a resident or willing to live and work in the study area.    
• Experience in working in a cohort study and household survey will be an advantage.    
• Experience in collection of blood samples also an added advantage.