KEMRI RCTP Program Clinical Officer, Nurse Counselor and Community Outreach Worker Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, research, care and treatment program in Kenya. It is a rapidly expanding program. The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancies in the Partners Demonstration Study. This is an open-label, pilot demonstration and evaluation project of antiretroviral-based HIV-1 prevention among high-risk discordant couples in heterosexual relationships, based at Lumumba Health Centre - Kisumu.

 Location: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery with current registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.Training in Adult ART managementCounseling training is desirable such as VCT and CHCTResearch experience will be an added advantageAt least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage.Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environmentCompetency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs required.Having GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantageGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexiblePrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantagePerform clinical assessment of participants, interpret laboratory results and follow up Adverse Events.Carry out medical examinations including gynecological exams and prescribe medication as required to the Study participantsEnsure participants access to standard of careCompleting Case report formsPerform phlebotomyConsent and determine eligibility of study participants in the studyReferral and tracking of all HIV positive participants for HAART initiationReports to the Lead clinician

Location: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with current registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya.Counseling training in HCT, VCT or CHCT will be an added advantageTraining in reproductive health is required.At least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage.Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environmentPrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantageCompetency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs required.Provision of family planning servicesHaving GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantageGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexibleOffer HIV counseling, care and support to study participants.Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence counseling.Collect blood and other samples such as urine for the clinic proceduresOffer risk reduction counseling,Offer contraception counseling and provide contraceptive methods at the siteCompleting Case report formsConsent study participantsPerform phlebotomyReports to the lead clinician

Position: Community Outreach WorkerLocation: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre
 Minimum: Form IV certificate and certificate in Counseling, Community Health, social work or any other relevant field.
 At least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or field work in a health related field/organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of local traditions, language and community an advantageAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili and DholuoGood listening and writing skills.Must be flexibleInvolved in accelerated campaigns and mobilization of HIV discordant couples in the regionParticipate in communication with CBOs, VCTs and other stakeholders in terms of referral of HIV discordant couples to the site- LumumbaTaking locator information for study participantsTracing of study participantsAssist in the referral process of study participantsDocumentation and tracking of all community activities / eventsReports to the Outreach coordinatorPrevious work experience in a research clinic is requiredWorking in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantage

Applications should include the following:A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current/last salary and date available to work on the projectA copy of current registration with a professional body where applicableA current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 3 refereesAt least two letters of reference preferably from previous employersCopies of academic and professional certificatesCopy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 18th March 2013.
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

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