Job Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI

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

Two positions -To be based in Thika

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 teamstaff meetings, and other events as needed.
• Bring to the study teams’ att 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/ention 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
• 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:

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

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Reports to: Site Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE

• Coordination of PrEP implementation activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Community engagement and coordination of PrEP implementation in reproductive public health facilitiesTeam lead for the Technical Assistants, Data abstractors and Project Interns
• Close collaboration with the County Health Management Teams (CHMT)
• Establish beneficial partnerships and work with other implementing partners and stakeholders on PrEP implementation.
• Planning and conducting relevant project debriefs and meetings
• Monitoring implementation of PrEP in all tiers of GOK, FBO and Private facilities
• Participation in the national and regional PrEP TWGs Implementation of study protocols
• Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and ensuring they are followed as per protocol
• Preparing project updates
• Drawing project budgets and coordination of other logistics
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Education and Professional training

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management or any other health related field

Competencies

• PrEP training competency
• Competent in project management
• Self confidence
• Stake holder management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

• At least five years’ experience managing projects
• Previous experience working with the Ministry of Health, training health providers on PrEP
• Prior GCP and human subjects training is desirable
• Research experience is an added benefit

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.