INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTKEMRI/CDC RESERCH & PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION

Opening date: 02/04/2012                                              Vacancy number: 42/04/2012 Program description: This program is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV, TB, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, and other diseases. It is in this mandate that the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) branch has a vacancy to fill.

Position:   Field assistant (9 positions -Temporal)   MR 6

Location:   Homabay

Reporting to: Study Co-ordinator, Homabay

Essential Requirements:

·         O Level Certificate Grade C- and Certificate in Biological sciences or Community Health or related field

·         Previous experience with field research activities including use of Smart-phone for data collection, collection of stool/blood and taking anthropometric measurements

·         Training in research ethics

·         Experience with community mobilization.

·         Knowledge of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths.

·         Willing to work and reside outside Kisumu

·         Basic computer skills particularly for Word-processing, spreadsheets and e-mail required.

Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:

·         Experience in research, health and development.

·         Strong writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

·         Experience working in a schistosomiasis and/or STH research project

·         Knowledge in use, handling and care of PDAs or Smart phones is an added advantage

·         Respectful, punctual, hardworking, conscientious, flexible and able to work independently and as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.

·         Attention to detail and good work ethic.

·         Flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.

·         Must be a team player!

Responsibilities:

·         Ensure proper administration of consent procedures

·         Collection of stool and blood samples according to the protocol

·         Taking anthropometric measurements and recording data on Smart phone

·         Troubleshoot logistical and technical issues in the field.

·         Ensure all field materials are prepared on time and all field data collection instruments completed appropriately

·         Prepare field reports and regular progress reports for submission to the study co-ordinator.

·         Work collaboratively with Ministry of Health Team and other partners in study area

·         Ensure that data are collected accurately, and resolve any discrepancies in the data

·         Participate in Community and school mobilization and enrollment into study

·         Conduct participant follow-up activities and feedback sessions

·         Participate in treatment and recording of adverse side effects

·         Work closely with other laboratory staff and field workers

·         Perform other duties as assigned by study co-ordinator

Terms of Employment: Contract for 2 months, non-renewable. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency

Applications MUST include the following:

·         Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)

·         Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address.

·         Copies of Certificates and transcripts

·         Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

·         Contact telephone number

Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded

Applications are due no later than: 9^th April 2012 to: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or email to or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

KEMRI/CDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.  IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.