KEMRI Field Supervisor (Homa Bay) Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Field Supervisor (Homa Bay) Jobs in Kenya


Job Description

  • Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Profiles new work priorities and equitably assigns and distributes work among health facility data clerks, community health volunteers and community field workers.

  • Conducts Q/C on MoH and community QED registers and triggers on-job training where data gaps are noted

  • Lead community consenting and re-consenting where applicable

  • Lead community household mapping and registration in close liaison with MoH team

  • Lead community data quality assessment audits (DQA) in close liaison with QMP lead, study coordinator and MoH teams

  • Lead biweekly meetings with community health volunteers to follow up missing data points on MoH 513, CHV enrolment logs and MoH 514.

  • Ensure all scanform registers are scanned on time before end of the month including health facility and community registers.

  • Conduct spot checks on field visits, CHV enrolment logs.

  • Conduct spot checks on referrals for home deliveries, home miscarriages, health facility deliveries

  • Prepares weekly reports and shares with the team at weekly meetings.

  • Manage the float for all study activities including CHV meetings, MoH meetings,

  • Ensure that all the relevant registers are distribute; manage register inventory and report shortages.

  • Review concordance of data on RedCap, and MoH registers

  • Respond to, and follow up queries from data team.

  • Check MoH and
    community registers for accuracy and completeness.

  • Ensure that supplies are available in time

  • Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for completion of duties assigned.

  • Use motorcycles to carry out study trial-related activities.

  • Responsible for the security, maintenance and timely renewal of motorcycle and their licenses.

  • Attend all the weekly meetings in time and report on progress of work.

  • Any other assigned/ delegated duties by the management.

    Requirement

  • Diploma in Project management, social sciences, social work, public health, community health and development.

  • At least two years’ field work experience at supervisory level.

  • Fluent in English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written.

  • Be an experienced motorcycle rider in possession of a valid driving/riding license with emphasis of Class F and G.

  • Field work experience in Homabay County is an added advantage.

  • Have experience working with community health volunteers (CHVs).

  • Work with minimal supervision and be a team player.

  • Flexible, including working over the national and public holidays.

  • Good interpersonal communication skills.

  • Knowledge of GCP principles.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Field Supervisor (Homa Bay) Jobs in Kenya


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