KEMRI Community Health Worker Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Community Health Worker Jobs in Kenya

This project is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research and program support for activities
related to Malaria, HIV, TB and other infectious diseases.

It is within this remit that the program
has a vacancy in the Division of Global Health Program Influenza Study – Maternal Infant
Surveillance Platform.

Position: Community Health Worker ,Job Group KMR 8 (7 positions)

Location: Siaya.

Reports to: Field Supervisor

Essential Requirements

A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Health Development, Nutrition or
any other Social Sciences from recognized institutions.

1 year working experience doing community work

Having worked in a maternal, new born and child health program is an added advantage

Experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection

Basic computer skills in MS suites

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili

Desirable qualities:

Must be willing to reside within Study Area

Experience with recruiting, training, supervision or management of community health
volunteers

Ability to speak and write in Luo language.

Flexible and willing to work extra hours including weekends and public holidays

Work under minimal supervision and be a team player.

Ability to work with data collection netbooks.

Specific Tasks and responsibilities: The field technologist shall include and not limited to the
following:

Participant’s mobilization both at the community and ANC clinics
Consenting and recruiting eligible participants into the study.

Conduction weekly follow ups

Data entry in the netbooks and filing of source documents

Timely query resolutions

Collection of cord

blood and placenta tissues

Supplies management

Keep clean and comprehensive records of study visits and outcomes

Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for completion of duties assigned

Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Terms of Employment: Fixed term contract for 4 months.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels,
relevant experience and demonstrated competency.

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI
scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications Must include the following:

1. Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
3. Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
4. Copies of Certificates, or Transcripts
Applications are due no later than December 3, 2019. To: Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O. Box
1578, Kisumu

KEMRI Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Commited to Diversity;

Persons With Diasbility, Women,youth and Those From
Marginalized Areas Are Encouraged to Apply.kemri Does Not
Charge a Fee at Any Stage of Its Recruitment Process Including

Application,interview and Processing of Offer Letter.if Asked for
A Fee,report Such Request Immediately.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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