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Job Description

Vacancy No. CGHR/305/07/22 .

Program description:

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) will be conducting a large community-based study of Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) aimed at reducing malaria burden in western Kenya. The 3-year project is part of a larger international ATSB consortium involving three countries in Africa, and international partners in the UK and USA. As part of this effort, KEMRI is searching for community interviewers for the cohort study, a component of the ATSB trial.

Position: Community Interviewer (6 Positions) J/G KMR 10

Location: Alego Usonga and Rarieda Sub Counties

Reports to: Research Administrator

Job Description

The Community Interviewer will report directly to the Research Administrator and be responsible for enrolling, consenting study participants, following up cohort study participants and collecting timely and accurate data in assigned clusters. S/he must be flexible to work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.

Essential Requirements:

• Secondary Education with a minimum grade of D + (Plus)
• Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written.
• GCP certificate.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle.
• Knowledge of office computer packages (word, excel and PowerPoint) or ability to work with smart phones.
• Experience in data collection using electronic device e.g smartphone or tablet.
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records.
• Be a resident or willing to live and work in the study area.
• Experience in working in a cohort study and household survey will be an advantage.
• Experience in collection of blood samples also an added advantage. 

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities.

The Community Interviewer’s responsibilities shall include and not be limited to the following:

• Recruit and consent study participants.
• Schedule participant for monthly follow up.
• Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (older children) and/or heel prick (infants).
• Prepare dried blood spots (DBS) on filter paper.
• Perform a Malaria RDT.
• Complete study forms accurately and completely.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with the study coordinator to arrange for transport to the laboratory.
• Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages.
• Carry out community sensitization and mobilization for the ATSB trial.
• Educate the community on the ATSB and communicate with the study coordinator on the concerns and all the field issues.
• Ensure that he/she has requisite supplies in good time.
• Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work.
• MUST be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking.
• Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries.
• Must be able to relate well with the MOH staff, CHVs and the community.
• Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.

Terms of Employment:

Contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
• 2 letters of reference
• Current Resume or CV, with names and contact information.
• Copies of Certificates or transcripts

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment portal on or before August 25, 2022, latest 5.00 p.m. Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement. KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.