Field Officer Intern at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Purpose

The purpose of the internship is to be trained in recruitment and retention activities for a research clinic team.

The field officer intern will be trained on the following responsibilities:-

• Support the retention team in activities aimed at maintaining high retention of study participants.
• Conduct outreach activities in order to maintain high retention of study participants.
• Participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as needed.
• Bring to the study teams’ attention any problems, challenges, observed in study activities
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Professional Training

• Diploma in counseling, social work, nursing or clinical medicine from a recognized Institution
• Training in reproductive health sciences would be an added advantage

Competencies

• Basic counseling skills
• Basic IT and social media skills

Experience

• Experience on health issues with communities
• Basic knowledge of reproductive health
• Prior work experience with young women

Terms of Engagement:

• Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.

Please Note:

• A stipend will be provided.
• Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover