HTS Counselors (7 Positions) K MR 7 at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. FN-02-12-2022

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct informed consent activities for the study 
• Conducting HIV testing and counseling (HTS) services to the study participants
• Administer quantitative questionnaires to study participants using tablet PCs 
• Collect and prepare dried blood spot samples from participants 
• Timely Data entry of study information collected from participants 
• Respond to data queries 
• Work with the assistant study coordinator to ensure accurate data collection and entry 
• Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study 
• Communicate with assistant study coordinator and data manager regularly on study data progress 
• Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for the study 
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting as per study protocol 
• Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
• Participating in study meetings (in-person, internet conference calls) 
• Assisting with dissemination of study findings

Qualifications: 

• Minimum Higher Diploma in Health or Social Sciences. Bachelor’s Degree qualification in the related field will be an added advantage 
• Training, NASCOP certification and experience in HIV Testing & Counselling. Training and experience in adolescent counseling will be an added advantage. 

Experience:

• Experience with community-based research for public health or clinical studies preferred. 
• Experience with research studies or programs focused on adolescents strongly preferred 
• Training and experience in conducting quantitative surveys preferred