HOPE Study Retention Officers - Jobs in Kenya

HOPE Study Retention Officers - Jobs in Kenya

The Research and Programs Office at Kenyatta National Hospital in collaboration with the University of Washington is seeking to fill the following positions.

HOPE Study Project is looking to hire 6 Retention Officers to be based in Nairobi and Kisumu starting August 2022.

Reporting to: Study Coordinator

Location: Nairobi and Kisumu / Homabay Counties

The objective of the HOPE Study is to understand the effect of maternal HIV status and treatment on long-term developmental and mental health outcomes.

This study will be conducted on Kenyan children and adolescents aged 6 weeks to 18 years in 5 hospitals in Nairobi and Kisumu.

Qualified Kenyan candidates are invited to fill the above positions on one-year renewable contracts subject to merit, ability, and competencies as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Follow-up recruited and enrolled participants.

Contact study participants to remind them of study appointments.

Ensure that the study participants comply with study procedures.

Work closely with the nurses during study visits to ensure a seamless and coordinated running of the study.

Provide an effective personalized and individual support service to the study participants.

Prepare daily clinic summary reports of mother-infant pairs screened and recruited into the study.

Trace study participants and conduct home visits.

Provide the Study Coordinator with a weekly activities report.


Academic Qualification

Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, or any

other relevant course

Required Experience

Two years of experience in HIV and ART Management, diagnosis and treatment procedures of conditions associated support with HIV, and adherence in adolescence


Competencies

Effective Communication English, Kiswahili

Ability to work under minimum supervision

Good time management

Team Player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Client service support and public relations

Must be conversant with the study area

Computer literate


How to Apply

Interested applicants MUST send a cover letter stating their current position of employment highlighting duties and responsibilities and state date of availability to begin work if successful.

Attach CV indicating two (2) referees indicating their telephone contacts and email contacts and relevant copies of certificates and testimonials.

Also, Include two (2) recommendation letters (minimum) and a copy of the last pay slip and email to hopestudy2021@gmail.com

The deadline for application is 29th July 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by August 3rd, 2022


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