Research Assistant - Rachuonyo at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study testing activities
• Screen, recruit, and consent study participants
• Offer HIV testing to study participants in the clinic setting as per the MOH algorithm
• Intervention delivery (at baseline enrollment and via SMS messaging)
• Implementation of study questionnaires and standard operating procedures,
• Follow up participants for retesting in the study
• Participant endpoint ascertainment, and training facility staff on study requirements
• Provide information and support to study participants
• Communicate with the Study Coordinator and other HODs regularly on study progress
• Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for the study
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HIV testing progress as per study protocol
• Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Counselling, Community Development or related fields    Mandatory
• Computer proficient with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.    Mandatory
• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.    Mandatory
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.    Mandatory
• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people    Mandatory
• Prior knowledge of HTS provision is desired    Mandatory
• Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.    Mandatory
• Training on current HIV testing algorithm is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Ability to ride a motorbike, with possession of a valid riding license will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage