Community Tracker - Kisumu - 3 Posts at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and locate study participants who may have missed follow-up visits or lost contact with the clinic.
• Community entry and engagement
• Participant mobilization and recruitment
• Conduct home visits, phone calls, and community outreach to re-engage participants.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of participant contact information and tracking efforts.
• Perform reminder calls and other participant retention strategies
• Collaborate with the research team to identify and address barriers to participant retention.
• Provide participants with information about the study, appointment reminders, and support as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with participants and the community to foster trust and engagement.
• Ensure all tracking activities are conducted in a culturally sensitive and ethical manner.
• Assist with data entry and reporting related to participant tracking efforts.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field is a plus.    Mandatory
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in community outreach, participant tracking, or a related role.    Mandatory
• Strong understanding of HIV prevention, PrEP, and related public health issues is preferred.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in local languages is an asset.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of research ethics and confidentiality protocols is a plus.    Mandatory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, including marginalized and at-risk communities.    Mandatory
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with participants.    Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.    Mandatory
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.    Mandatory
• Ability to identify and address barriers to participant retention.    Mandatory
• Creative and resourceful in locating hard-to-reach participants.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural, social, and economic factors affecting health behaviors.    Mandatory
• Experience working with diverse communities and vulnerable groups.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with data collection tools and databases is a plus.    Mandatory
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.    Mandatory
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment to study goals.    Mandatory