Patient Navigator at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

A KEMRI-CCR Clinical Trials Research Project based in Thika is currently conducting a clinical trial and is looking for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:  

No of positions: 2

Reports to:  Study coordinator
 
Job Purpose:  To assist clients navigate through public health facilities including the Comprehensive Care Center.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and guide clients through the various service points 
• Identify and resolve physical barriers to access of PrEP
• Assist the facility staff in scheduling and tracking follow up of clients on PrEP
• Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
• Provide project management team with regular feedback on field activities
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Education and experience qualifications  

• College diploma in Counselling, Social Work or any other related field
• Experience offering HIV Testing Services, including HIV self-testing will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Good interpersonal skills  

Terms of Employment

Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency