KEMRI Community Health Workers Jobs at Migori County and Referral Hospital
KEMRI Community Health Workers Jobs at Migori County and Referral Hospital
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting Research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI/UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children in Kenya.
Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions.
We are looking for staff who are motivated, committed, and honest to fill the following position in one of our Research studies; Evaluating the role of maternal breast milk composition and the gut microbiome on infant growth and development.
Community Health Worker (Study Counselor / Field Worker)
Job Description
Responsible for guiding participants through the consenting process and study procedures.
Ensuring HIV testing and counseling to caregivers and children is delivered as per the study protocol.
Together with the study team ensure enrolled participants return to follow-up visits and follow up with participants who do not return.
Assist in sample collection, especially breast milk collection process
Together with the study team ensure samples are collected from the community level
Assist in delivering study-based community activities
Ensure study participants are reimbursed as per the protocol requirements
Ensure good working relationship in the working environment with colleagues, MOH staff, other partners, patients and clients at large.
Assist in accurate anthropometry taking and cleaning of the equipment used for collection of the
same.
Assist with miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities including data entry, data query response, attend training, weekly reporting, etc.
Required Qualifications
Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
Proficiency in computer application; and
Three years of working experience as a counselor
Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
Ability to foster trust and open-communication with study participants
Basic computer skills
Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution
Preferred Qualifications
Motorcycle riding license
Experience in participant’s follow-up/tracing
Experience working with breastfeeding mothers and providing lactation support
Experience working with infants
Experience in HIV Counseling
Experience with data entry
Speaking and understanding Luo or Kuria and Swahili language
Have worked in a research environment
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Community Health Workers Jobs at Migori County and Referral Hospital
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