Field Technologist - Site Supervisor (4 Positions) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop in-depth understanding of the study design and goals for successful implementation of the study.
2. Assist with recruitment of participants to enroll in the study
3. Consent study participants
4. Perform intensive adherence counseling as per MoH standards
5. Perform psychosocial counseling and support aimed at enhancing participant retention
6. Perform qualitative data collection as assigned by supervisor
7. Ensure study procedures are well completed for all study participants
8. Ensure study participants’ privacy and confidentiality is maintained.
9. Communicate with the Study Cordinator/designee on supply needs and field matters in a timely manner
10. Attend study meetings and report on progress of work
11. Work in a team with site clinic staff and represent EAPoC VL study interests at the study site
12. Be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest and hardworking
13. Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

1. Diploma in Public Health, Community Development, Social work or Counselling psychology    
2. Fluent in spoken and written English and    
3. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection in the context of research.    
4. Experience in working at Ministry of Health (MoH) Comprehensive Care Clinics or other healthcare facility    
5. Experience working with adolescents and youth    
6. Experience in qualitative data collection including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions    
7. Trained in protection of human subjects in research and good documentation practices