NRHS Recruiters / Tracers (Prepex for Positives Research Study) Jobs in Kisumu, Kenya

The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit

organization with its headquarters in Kisumu. NRHS is dedicated to

improving the reproductive health of men and women. 

NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health. 

Additionally

it runs support groups for PLWHA and Key Populations, and works with

the Ministry of Health in scaling up voluntary medical male circumcision

as an HIV prevention. 

NRHS wishes to recruit for the following positions for its Prepex for Positives Research Study

Job Title: Recruiters / Tracers
 

 

Location: Kisumu
 

Reporting to: Study Clinical Officer

Purpose: Carry out & coordinate mobilization and tracing activities in the district
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with study team, develop and implement recruitment strategy for research study participants.


• Provide recommendations for modification of recruitment and tracing protocols as needed, including narrative reports as requested.


• Linking up and working together with various stakeholders in Kisumu County in the promotion of research study participant recruitment in Kisumu county


• Assist in implementation of recruitment sessions at public places such as bus stages and beaches


• Support the development of key messages and coming up with innovative ways of recruiting research study participants from the community.


• Develop strong relationships with selected CBOs and work with them for recruitment of research study participants

Qualifications and competencies

• A diploma in social work & community related studies or equivalent professional level preferred


• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a recruiter/tracer or community outreach worker.


• At least 1 year experience in clinical research with VMMC mobilisation preferred


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Able to speak and write English, Kiswahili & Dholuo


• Prior Human subjects training is desirable


• Good knowledge of Kisumu, its people and its environs

Desirable attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Able to work with limited supervision


• Proactive and reliable

Applications Should Include:

• A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact


• A current CV & cover letter which should be in one document


• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title on the subject line. 

Applications should be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 6th November, 2015